Shelter

Day 64

With a broken furnace, I am extremely grateful that I work in a place that retains its heat quite well. A place that shelters us from wind and weather--even if it is not very cold or snowy...yet.

I am grateful for the shelters the Lord has brought to my life--physically as well as spiritually and mentally and emotionally; that I am protected by His love, mercy, understanding, and gentleness.

It puts me in mind of some lyrics from a song that I love (from a musical that I love!):

Try Not to Be Afraid

[The Man]
Try not to be afraid, so many things can happen,
But nothing's ever quite as bad as it might appear.
I'll give you all I got. You know I can protect you
And try and stop you shedding even one more single tear.

[Swallow]
Shelter from the storms.

[The Man]
Refuge from the world outside.

[Swallow]
Safety from the dangers.

[The Man]
Escape from all the disappointments that time has passed.

[Swallow & The Man]
Healing of the wounds, the banishing of nightmares.

[The Man]
An end to endless tortured night, untroubled sleep at last.

[The Man & Swallow]
This is the vow I've made. I'll see it all come true now
And all you have to do for me: Try not to be afraid.

[The Man]
I swear I'll be with you, this promise that I've made you:

[The Man & Swallow]
You will always be with me

[The Man]
Think of every thing you've got, try not to be afraid.

[Swallow]
Try not to be afraid.

[The Man & Swallow]
Try not to be afraid.