Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Lord, when the storms of life churn and toss, the waves and surges threaten to overwhelm us, we sometimes flounder and become lost.  Yet at the times that seem darkest and hopeless, Your light shines forth beckoning us home, from Your hand comes the lifeline that draws us to safe shores and harbours.   When we feel alone and dismayed, You are there standing with us, lifting us up with Your hand.   Your ways and means of communication are sometimes an enigma to us; as sometimes Your help comes in the form of a stranger, a friend, a member of kith and kin.  Your angels are among us, O God safely guarding and protecting us from harm.   When we but take a moment to listen and think, to speak with You, we realize that You are always here with us, and that Your love will never let us go, and You will always take our hand and lead us to where we need to go.  We thank You God, for Your love and friendship, for being steadfast in Your belief of us, just as we are in our belief for you.   In Jesus’ name we ask that this feeling of family never depart from us; but that it may grow outward through us to touch others.  Amen.