Out of the depths

    I cry to You, O LORD!

O Lord, hear my voice...

I wait for the LORD,

     my soul waits,

and in His Word I hope.

             Psalm 130. 1-2, 5

("Come to Me."

And in the coming,

we find that He is

        already with us,

   a strong hold upon us,

              even in this.

He has not promised easy

   in this broken

             and shattered world,

but "I am with you."

His Presence and strength

          guide us on our way.

"Walk with Me through this."

God pours over us His grace

       covers us with His peace,

and He redeems.)

O LORD,

Sometimes we are beyond words,

    tripped up by despair,

    and stumbling in the dark.

Help us to walk toward

                  Your light

and to take

      Your outstretched hand.

Help us to see in the dark

   and follow You

   into Your redeeming.

There is always Your redeeming,

   even in what we cannot see.

But we can trust You.