Be Not Afraid

image credit: Greg Olsen

Like children who have lost their way

alone and comfortless we wander.

Stumbling through woods that grow deep and ever darker,

with no direction, we cry for help

and hear our pleas echo through canyons.

Is there anyone who can hear us?

Then, like a rushing wind,

a voice whispers to our heart.

And through tear-filled eyes, we see an outstretched hand,

there to lead us home.

Though swirling streams may block our way

and slippery stones betray our feet

He leads us on.

He knows the way, His feet are sure,

and in Him we find safe passage.

-Greg Olsen