In The Moment


In this moment Lord, I stand
Confused
Grieved
Overwhelmed
Exhausted
Wondering how I got here
And more importantly –
How I can escape!
It seems too much for me to bear
Too difficult
Too painful
Too scary
Too lonely.
Yet in my heart, deep down
Buried somewhere under all of the stress,
There is the knowledge that I am not alone
Although it mostly feels like I am!
I feel that no one really understands this pain
But you do, Lord, and You have said….
“I will never leave you nor forsake you”
“My strength is made perfect in your weakness”
“I am the God of all comfort”
“Come to me all you who labour under heavy burdens,
And I will give you rest.”
Yes, Lord, You are in my moment
I will live in it with You.
You will give it meaning and purpose
You will give me hope that this too will pass.

In this moment I receive
Your peace
Your comfort
Your hope
Your strength
And I will live this moment
In the knowledge that You love me
And walk beside me every moment
Because you have promised –
“I am with you always- even to the end of the age.”
As I make you the Lord of this moment
I am released to thank You and give You praise.

Scriptures used: Hebrews 13:5; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 2 Corinthians 1:3; Matthew 11:28 & 20