When We Say No Way

 

Fear not,

    for I am with you.

Be not dismayed,

    for I am your God.

I will strengthen you.

I will help you.

I will uphold you

with My righteous right hand. 

          Isaiah 41. 10

God never tires of reminding us.

Fear not.

       Why? Because I am with you.

Be not dismayed.

       Why? Because I am your God.

We are not alone in this situation,

an endeavor to start or finish,

endurance test, unexpected turn,

totally unqualified opportunity,

unfamiliar place, awkward situation,

    or really scary trail.

God strengthens us, helps us,

     and holds us tight.

I've got you.

O LORD,

We may not understand

   the hard parts right now.

But You are making us aware

   of Your Presence.

When we trust You into it,

       You renew our strength

        and cast aside our despair,

for whatever is on our plate,

       or path, or when we fall

We say no way!

   And You whisper, way.

You bring us through.

Again.