I am nothing but dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27; NIV).
My way: the path of nothingness;
Of lowliness, and emptiness.
Despite my longing for success,
I neither prosper, nor impress.
My way: the path of barrenness;
Of clumsy, thoughtless selfishness.
Despite my love and willingness,
I neither flourish, nor progress.
So, I must live in darkness, Lord,
With you, unwanted and ignored.
Here, though I’m nothing, I’m adored –
Our way lit by your love outpoured.
If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God (Isaiah 50:10; NLT).
The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness (Psalm 18:28; NLT).
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He was despised and rejected – a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care (Isaiah 53:3; NLT).
He has led me into darkness, shutting out all light (Lamentations 3:2; NLT).
Clouds and thick darkness surround him (Psalm 97:2; NIV).
Moses approached the thick darkness where God was (Exodus 20:21; NLT).
They make friends with the terrors of darkness (Job 24:17; NLT).
Darkness is my closest friend (Psalm 88:18; NLT).
You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light (2 Samuel 22:29; NLT).
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).