Adversity & Character Poem by Tom Zart

God may place us in deep waters
But He doesn't wish us to drown.
Adversity shows us ourselves
As to others we smile or frown.


There's no better teacher in life
Than the troubles which come our way.
Adversity strengthens our minds
As we think what to do and say.

Constant success shows but one side
Of the world we find ourselves in.
Adversity teaches us all
That people love, hate, lust and sin.

Adversity and its hardships bring us closer to Jesus
When God is the source of our every need
When we count on Him and trust His will
We are able to overcome foulness, temptation and greed.

Some of us are as God planned
Though many are far worse.
Our characters are not of marble
So the Devil may work his curse.

Fame is what we steal or take
Character is what we love and give.
To this truth we must submit
So we might begin to live.

There is some good in all of us
Which may not show at first.
With good character of heart and soul
We prepare ourselves for the worst.

Enjoy the blessing of each day
And trust not for tomorrow.
We can't recall our yesterdays
Though their loss gives us sorrow.

Gather your pleasures while you may
While the days you have left last.
Try to become more than you are
Before you're part of the past.

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