I am not alone ...

A new friend introduced me to a wonderful poem by Sister Joyce Rupp.  When we face challenges in our lives, it's quite reassuring to know that we are not alone.

"The Exodus in me is marching again
and I fear the nearness of slavery,
I yearn for some unnamed freedom
and the quiet assurance of promise land.

"The days stretch into sand and barrenness.
I do not taste the manna or see the cloud,
the tiny path of my faltering foortsteps
tells the tale of a long, lonely journey.

"Are you near, God-who-never-abandons?
In my weakness, I can barely whisper your name,
in my weariness, my hand does not outstretch,
will you come, God-who-never-fails?

"The Exodus in me is marching again
and I am caught in struggle and pain,
fighting the demon of discouragement
who tags along and haunts my heart.

"God of the wandering ones and my God
protect me from the Egypt of my own making.
Pillar of Fire & Cloud of Light,
assure me that I am not alone."

Sister Joyce Rupp from her book

Dear Heart Come Home