God, you are my daylight; you are my survival.
Who could make me afraid?
I am inside you, like a fortress.
There’s no reason for fear in here.
When those intending evil come at me,
they will trip on their own weapons.
Though evil rise up to carry me off,
my soul won’t go there.
Though I’m surrounded by enemies
that will not concern me.
One thing I care about. One thing I live for:
to live in your presence every moment,
to notice your beauty,
to live in wonder.
When there’s trouble you take me into your own home;
you hold me in your blanket and sing.
You set me in a strong and safe place.
My heart is not concerned with what others think;
I ‘m too joyful for that, singing your praise,
grateful, my whole life a love song to you.
God, you hear my speechless prayers.
I know that you listen with grace.
My soul is tugging in your direction,
to see you, to behold you,
to take in your presence here before me.
You are not hiding; you’re not angry;
you have no need to push me away.
Your only will is to bless,
never to cast us out, never to forsake us.
You have saved my life
from meaning nothing.
If even my parents disowned me
I would still be yours.
Show me the life you give me, O Lord.
Lead me on your peaceful path.
Don’t let my weaknesses get the better of me.
Don’t let me get caught up in people’s soap opera,
or return violence for violence.
Your goodness will prevail in this world,
and I know I will see it:
your presence at the heart of all life.
I will be still for you. This mystery I trust.
I will wait for you.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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