Lent Day 26: God Is Love

But now thus says the Lord,
    the One who created you, O Jacob,
    the One who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
    I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
    and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
    and the flame shall not consume you.  ~ Isaiah 43:1-2

When you are fearful

when you feel alone

when you wonder "what's next?"

or

"why?"

When you are wondering who you are

or whose you are

When the waters swirl closer,

churning, threatening

When the smoke begins to choke,

and your vision is obscured

Rest in your Maker

Lean on the everlasting arms

Do not fear,

for you are held by the One named Love