That Takes Our Breath Away

 

In my distress

I called to the LORD,

and He answered me.

          Psalm 120. 1

(These are the first words

  of the songs of ascent

      (Psalms 120-134),

the lyrics through the ages

  repeated over and over

for the hard uphills in life,

physically, emotionally,

spiritually, and relationally.

Distress is nothing modern,

   nor calling out to God.

We need God.

Sometimes it takes

  circumstances

         beyond our control

  for us to realize that.

He is our strength,

      our comfort,

      our encouragement

   on this long ascent.

God answers

      in unexpected ways

and in His perfect timing,

which is never restricted

     to this present moment

but across generations

         and all eternity.)

O LORD,

We call out to You.

Our strength is waning.

This mountain is too much.

But You cover us

   with Your Presence,

even in this hard situation.

You take our hand.

   We are not alone in this.

Your Word gives us hope.

And someday a view

  that takes our breath away.

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