by Hazel Straub
Oh Yahweh, Covenant Keeping God, if you do not go with me, I do not want to go. Today, I will move and leave what is familiar, if you go with me, as you did with Moses. Your presence is the comfort that I need, as I venture into unknown territory. Your light casts out all darkness.
It is only with you, as my companion, that I can do great exploits. Your presence makes the impossible possible. I trust and rely on you today. Do not leave or forsake me, for in you, is fulness of joy. I delight in your closeness. Your presence gives me rest, so I do not stress. Yahweh, when you go with me, nothing is too difficult. You are my strength and sustainer. In you and your presence, I am confident. Thank you for your comfort that causes all my fears and anxious thoughts to vanish. In this day, I am confident in your nearness and give you all the glory and praise.
Exodus 33:15 (New International Version)
“Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”
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