When the challenges of life
@@@block me, oh Lord,
@@@be with me and guide me.
Unexpected stumbling blocks
@@@delay my forward movement.
Frustration of choices
@@@weighs down my heart.
How many times will I find myself thwarted,
@@@anxious about what might come?
I wind myself tight in the dark of night,
@@@and then the morning breaks
@@@and I see Your light over the jumble.
Many times Your hand has held me up,
Many times You have provided for my needs,
@@@I know You watch over me.
Help me in the winds of turmoil,
Help me weather the showers of worry,
@@@Calm my heart with Your love.
You reach through my thrashing,
@@@and bring me to a quiet place.
In the tempest, I remind myself
@@@of Your steadfast presence.
