Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage (Psalm 84:5; NIV).
My time here is a pilgrimage
From birth, through life, to death,
And you’re in charge at every stage,
Until my final breath.
With dread and agoraphobia
I’ve struggled through the years,
With anguish and anxiety,
Depression, sickness, tears.
I didn’t ask to be alive;
I didn’t want to live;
But, doggedly, I’ve tried to change,
To grow, to love, to give.
And you’ve been with me step by step
Along my troubled way:
Please help me still to cling to you,
Rejoice, give thanks, and pray.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18; NIV).
References
The gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult (Matthew 7:14; 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).
Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him (Deuteronomy 13:4; NLT).
I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely (Psalm 63:8; NLT).