Dear Lord, Even when words fail me, You read my heart. Even when I feel too weak to rise, You extend Your hand to lift me. Even in loneliness, You are my constant companion. Even when I have doubts about the future, You guide my present steps. “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) by Ligyi Venegas-Johnson