Even Without The Miracle

Recently my husband and I received some life-changing news, that our unborn daughter’s heart was no longer beating. We were already aware of several physical defects that put her life at risk, so it was not a complete shock to us, but of course it is still very difficult news to process. This song offers several of my thoughts and feelings about the subject.

Even Without The Miracle
Maybe this is just the breakthrough that I needed 
A greater loss than any I had ever known 
Although it doesn’t break my heart as much as he did 
It sinks in gradually that we may never see her grown 
I’m praying for a miracle 
For nothing is impossible for our God 

[Chorus]
If He is willing, He can save 
Even from the deepest, darkest grave 
But if things don’t turn out that way 
Nonetheless I choose to stand firm in my faith 
Even without the miracle, His love is undeniable

I have to wonder if maybe we’re being punished 
Though I know there has long been no debt to pay 
Still, regardless of the answer to this one wish 
He always listens to the words His children say 
Sometimes He gives and takes away 
But His promises are still true today 

[Chorus, plus “coldest” before “grave”]

Save her, please - oh God, I’m on my knees 
Is this the way it has to be? 
If so, Your grace is enough for me 
Just help us keep our eyes fixed on You 
And reveal what You would have us do 
Even without the miracle, You have always proven faithful 

We hope someday we’ll meet her crowned in heaven’s glory 
For we believe she’s in the place He has prepared 
And though she may not live to tell her own story 
She is alive to us and so it will be shared 
We shall mourn but we shall not regret 
And we certainly shall never forget 

[Chorus, plus “coldest, most tragic” before “grave”]

Indeed, His works are wonderful
His power is incredible
Even without the miracle
We know nothing is impossible for our God

© 2019 Rachel Wood, inspired by the Lord God Almighty