God, You alone are the light in the midst of darkness,

Scattering shadows.

You are the dawn in the midst of the darkness,

Morning breaking in the face of mourning.

We wait with anticipation for the day and for The Day,

All the while knowing that, regardless of what unsettles our souls,

We are not alone.

In the midst of whatever the darkness,

The known and unknown,

Where fear and trembling meet,

Where uncertainty seeks to gain a foothold,

We can stand firm.

We can resist the very enemy of our soul

In the power of the Holy Spirit.

He knows.

He sees.

He is creating beauty from ashes,

Faith from fear.

Trust.

There are no shadows of turning with Him.

There are no places we need hide.

There are no valleys too deep to endure.

He keeps those who are His own,

To those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,

He gives an increasing desire for Himself.

He restores their souls,

He carries them through the strong winds…

So, they can rest

In the shadow of the Almighty.

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”  Psalm 91:1