No matter how oppressive life's circumstances appear, our wonderful Messiah is always right by our side. Even in the darkest night our Good Shepherd's rod and staff are still there to guide and protect us (Psalm 23:4). When the storms of life rage and we can't feel his presence, our Provider still speaks to us of his nearness through his words to us in Scripture where he promises to never leave us or forsake us (Joshua 1:5). The key is to be daily seeking his face through praise and thanksgiving, prayer and Scripture reading.
EVEN IN THE DARKEST NIGHT
Even in the darkest night,
When we can’t sense your presence,
Sigh with longing,
Cry out for the former closeness,
The sweet intimacy we treasured,
You are there.
Even when negative thoughts torment,
And we become desperate,
Plead to see our sin,
So we can repent,
And restore intimacy,
You are there.
Even in the lowest valley,
Facing the shadow of death,
And we are panic stricken,
Tempted to run,
Or lag behind,
You are there.
In every season of life,
The joyous and the sorrowful,
If we but submit,
You are working in us,
Producing depth of relationship,
It’s so reassuring to know,
You are always there!
