God prepares a wilderness

by Joel Howard

Long ago in a land far away

God was preparing a wilderness place

Dry as a desert, famine awaits

Gone are the pleasures in this place

Far from our comforts, clear our mistakes

God has prepared a wilderness place

Full of suffering, tears and weights

Feeling our weakness in this place

Having no comfort to ease our pain

God has prepared a wilderness today

Rivers of mercy eagerly await

If we will rest in this wilderness place

Go there on purpose - silent, wait

God is waiting for you in this place

Hemming you in, alluring your face

Cannot wait for you in this place

Come, all who are thirsty, come and drink

The desert is not all that you think

For there you will find him - the suffering Lamb

Find the Redeemer, the Great I AM

Find the Messiah who suffered too

There you will find him - the only one who

Cares enough to see you through

In certain wildernesses made for you

Yes, there's a place

Just for you

Go there, find him

He's waiting for you

year six