Be Not Afraid...

(by JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT)

The song i used to always sing to myself at the start of each semester - first in Perth, then again in Sydney. It always gave me strength to walk on and be strong in new, unfamiliar environments... in places and with people i did not (yet) know... It's as if You were reassuring me that You go before me, clearing the way, making sure no danger lurks ahead, leading me down the right path...... always...

1. You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live.

R. Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest.

2. If you pass through raging waters in the sea, you shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed. If you stand before the pow'r of hell and death is at your side, know that I am with you through it all.

3. Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh. And if wicked men insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you!

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***Heavenly Father, shine your Light upon me and lead me the way onwards... for i know not what i should do... where i should go... the steps i should take... the decisions to make... :(