For you shall not go out in haste,

and you shall not go in flight,

for the LORD will go before you,

and the God of Israel

     will be your rear guard.

                    Isaiah 52. 12

(When we walk with God,

there is no space nor energy

   to carry bulging suitcases of fear.

And no need to bring that with us.

Leave it behind.

   Anxiety claims to help,

   and never does,

      but takes all the seats.

God goes before us.

God walks with us.

God has our back.

The past, the now, and the next.

       "I am with you."

And His Presence makes

            all the difference.)

O LORD,

Help us to walk with You

       even today,

       even in this hard place,

       even in Your strength.

Order our day.

Guide our steps.

Direct our thoughts.

Align our hearts

                 with Yours.

You surround us, O LORD,

     before, behind,

     and right here with us.

Help us to not miss the view.