The Answer Is Jesus Poem by Eva L. Shaw

I've had people who have asked me,
Why I wear a smile,
When they know my situation,
Is hard, oh yes so hard,
And the answer to this question
Is one I need to share
For the answer is in Jesus,
He answers my prayer.
He told me I must put
My foot in His footstep,
Not to go on without Him,
Not to go too far ahead,
For He would lead me, if I'd let Him,
Thru the hard, bleak days ahead,
Ever one step, yes one step,
One step at a time.
So, you ask me why I'm smiling,
How can I wear a smile,
The answer is in Jesus,
Alone, he's leading me,
What a joy to be a Christian,
When things all seem so wrong,
To know I have a true friend,
One who gives a song.
I have hope through Christ my Savior,
He's all I'll ever need,
For He gives me peace in troubled times,
And joy beyond compare,
So the answer is in Jesus,
My help, my hope my song,
And I will love Him forever,
As I travel down life's road.