Strange ways

Strange are the ways
He teaches human beings
A long rope he gives
Or burns their feet

To err is human
That he knows
But whom he loves
He punishes most

He loves them much
And tests them hard
Through much heat and grind
Till they shine like star

Not everyone can take it
Many give up or collapse
He leaves them alone
But those who pass live in his heart

The ordeal is frightening
And experience sometimes wretched
But those who toughen up
They boldly face the crisis

Who have faith in themselves
And unquestioningly submit to his will
They come out dazed but wiser
And stronger in will and resolve!