We are not without God. There is no circumstance, where God’s children can be without the presence of God. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 KJV). When we are walking with the LORD, we can be assured, “The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot” (Psalm 16:5). We may not know how to organize our way out of our circumstances, but God is able to “make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1Corinthians 10:13).
The following, Alone, Yet Not Alone, was a hymn sung by Joni Eareckson Tada, from the movie of the same name (2013) about the 18th century captivity of Barbara and Regina Leninger, who were taken by the Lenape (Delaware) Indians from the wilderness of western Pennsylvania. The hymn was sung to them as children and was used to verify Regina’s identity, when restored to her mother.
I’m alone, yet not alone
God’s the light that will guide me home
With His love and tenderness
Leading through the wilderness
And wherever I may roam
I’m alone, yet not alone
I will not be bent in fear
He’s the refuge I know is near
In His strength I find my own
By His faithful mercies shown
That so mighty is His shield
All His love is now revealed
When my steps are lost
And desperate for a guide
I can feel his touch
A soothing presence by my side
Alone, yet not alone
Not forsaken when on my own
I can lean upon His arm
And be lifted up from harm
If I stumble, or if I’m thrown
I’m alone, yet not alone
When my steps are lost
And desperate for a guide
I can feel his touch
A soothing presence by my side
By my side!
He has bound me with His love
Watchful angels look from above
Every evil can be braved
For I know I will be saved
Never frightened on my own
I’m alone, yet not alone
Father, You alone are our certainty. Keep our hearts with the confidence of Your presence. Rebuke the devourer who seeks to separate us from You. Be our Strong Tower for all those, who put their confidence in You. And, return quickly and deliver us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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