Keep Holding On

Lord I've waited endless days.
For an answer, I desperately seek.
I've tried to remain faithful,
but I'm growing weary and weak.

My strength is almost gone, Lord,
and soon I fear I'll fall.
This battle that rages around me
keeps my back against the wall.

In my weakest moments I remember a man
who refused to give up and quit.
Though he wrestled all night and almost to dawn,
He would not let the angel slip.

Lord, help me to be like Jacob.
determined, from you, to obtain,
no matter how long his battle endured
it was a blessing he sought to gain.

I offer my heartfelt thanks to You,
for this lesson You long ago taught.
Persistence is the key to unanswered prayers.
the answers cannot be bought.

So, Lord, I'm holding on to You,
No matter what hurt may come.
I may be bruised or battered,
but in the end I'll hear, "Well done!"

Are you facing trials and unanswered prayers?
Does everything seem like a mess?
Remember Jacob, who kept holding on,
until the Lord agreed to bless!