A journey through the valley
has brought me here tonight
where earthly things are traded
for spiritual sight.
My faith, O Lord, has wavered
on this journey of loss
But time and time again
you brought me to the cross.
I know you know the pain,
have counted every tear
and how you have gathered me
in your arms so near.
So as I join this candle
with others on this night
I'm asking that my faith
be made clear sight.
Let me be reminded
that you have a plan
for every single life
you hold within your hand.
Not a single heartbeat
has echoed out in vain
But, You O God, have known
every one by name.
***This poem was written for the M.E.N.D. Texarkana group and was read at their December Candlelight Ceremony. *****
