I Will Praise Him

I thought back one year before
My mind wandered to what I had done
I remembered my thoughts in a familiar fashion
Shamed thoughts screamed at my heart

A scoffing smile spread across my face
I remembered the tears over broken dreams
I remembered the heartache over dashed hopes
It all seemed strangely distant

My shame turned to joy as I thanked my Lord
He told me no
He broke my heart
How thankful I am for His sovereign hand

Seemingly cruel, confusing, and harsh
He knew more than I
How did I fail to trust Him?
Why did I strive to make a distant dream reality?

Even now my heart is breaking
Times are changing
Dreams are fading
I am remembering to thank Him

Sometime in the future I will travel back in my thoughts . . .
I will see His hand, His plan, His will
I will declare that it is good
And I will praise Him