Just when I thought most things were quite alright,
New problems started sprouting in my life;
I struggled to remain righteous in light,
But landed in overwhelming new strife!

My faith was shaken, tested many times;
My friends had turned enemies overnight;
I felt forlorn as if in alien climes!
My conscience told to follow what was right.

I was the sole bread-winner in my home;
My honest ways had caused immense hard-ship;
Good principles were not at all welcome;
Lord Jesus was my one succor, friendship!

I prayed to God to save me from perils;
I said the rosary incessantly;
Numerous troubles were brought by devils;
I trusted God and prayed so fervently.

My sinfulness became like level ground;
My prayer-fulness became a mighty hill;
My tribulations no more could me hound;
My workplace harassment came to standstill!

God gave me poetry as gift in stress;
I wrote a lot of poems for God’s sake;
God brought me slowly out of my distress;
He gave me wisdom to discern the fake.

My problems melted down like snow in sun;
He made me dean of medical college;
My foes in chaos had begun to run;
I am a lion wise out of my cage!

Praying to God can work many wonders;
Our faith in Jesus must be strong and fine;
We should not fall a prey to sin, blunders;
Thank God from heart by songs of praise divine!

Dr John Celes

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/almighty-god-answers-prayers-in-his-mighty-ways/