Fearless Forever

I just came across this blog entry on Paul Tripp's blog. I am so blessed by God's provision in my life - even in the little things. When we are searching for encouragement, He brings just the right verse to mind and sometimes, even the "perfect" article or blog entry.

Psalm 27: Fearless Forever

"The Lord is my light and salvation - whom shall I fear?" (v.1)

In a world that is held
in such deep darkness
where the light of truth
often seems more of a flicker
than a flame,in a world where deceit
dishonesty
falsehood
and foolishness
divert and distort
the lives of so many,
in times when a myriad
voices
say so much
about so many things,where confusion seems
readily available
and clarity seems
hard to find,
in a world where opinions
rise to a place
where only truth should be,
and every voice
seems to get an equal hearing,
in the constant cacophony
of ten thousand
contradictory voices, it is a wonderful
and amazing thing
to be able to say
with rest and confidence,
The Lord is my Light!
My heart has been litby the illuminating
and protective glory
of His powerful and transforming grace,
my mind has been renewed
by the luminescent presenceof His truth-guiding
Holy Spirit,
and my life has been guided
down straight paths
by the ever-shining lamp
of His Word.
I am not afraid,
but it is not becauseI
am strong
or wise.
I am not afraid,
but it is not because I have power
or position.
I am not afraid,
but it is not becauseI have health
or wealth.
I am not afraid;
but it is not becausemy circumstances
or relationships
are easy.
I am not afraid
for one glorious reason;
I have been lit by theLord of Light.
In the darknessof this fallen world,
I no longer walk in the night,
but I have been given
the Light of Life.
I am not afraid
because Light lives in me.
This one amazing reality
gives me rest; I have been rescued from
darkness
and transported into the light
and I am not afraid.