Light in the Tunnel

In the darkest tunnel

Where all is pitched black

The exit nowhere to be seen

Nowhere to be known

Alone in the silence

Afraid

Uncertain

Dangers lurking all around

Pits in the ground waiting to trip us

Weakened by fear

Shaken by doubts

Beaten by disappointments

We retreat to the tunnel's side

There, we curl up in complete disability 

Only One Light

JESUS

He, the Light, once lit, dispels all darkness

Reveals the path ahead, pits and dangers

Reinstates confidence

Courage surges

Fear scatters

Hope enkindles

Blood once frozen in fear flows once again

Giving life to the body to move ahead

This Light must be lit, deliberately

A decision to trust and believe

Without reservations or hesitation

That even in the darkness

He can be our Guide

Our Light

Our Way

Our Strength

Our Comfort

Our Hope

Our Help

Our Leader

The Captain of my life

And He says, "Stand up

Come out of your hiding place

See, you are not alone; I am here and I am He

Now and always, I will lead you and cover you with my protection

Nothing can harm you; I am here with my crook and staff

With these I comfort and assure you

So stand up

Take my hand, hold on to me

And be strong

Come, be enveloped in my love

And walk with me to the finish line."

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Lord, we offer these humble words to you. You need not these words to affirm Your greatness and goodness. Yet, You have given these words for it is us who need them to remind ourselves of who You truly are, so that we may be renewed in strength and faith to walk on with You. Strengthen us and fill us with Your Spirit to continuously choose to light the fire of faith in You. Thank You for Your love and grace.

Wednesday 2 March 2011
9.10am