In the writers’ group that I’m in, we are given weekly
writing challenges. Last week’s challenge was to write a psalm of thanksgiving.
This one came about after reading Psalm 69 and recalls a white-knuckled driving
experience I had. With all that’s happening in our world today, I think it
speaks deeper.
Peace in the Storm
The storm clouds have opened and deluged me. The river has
flooded and my way leads between deep chasms of dark water. Night envelops me.
A front headlight of my car has gone out, while the oncoming traffic blinds me.
The humiliation I feel at my own fearfulness overwhelms me. Oh, Lord, as I
press forward with dread, will You come to my aid? Reach down, guide me and
bring me to safe, well-lit streets.
I am reminded that, yes, Your faithful saving presence is
always beside me. Your light fills my soul. You bring me through the darkness
and keep my head above the high splash of road-width puddles. Although I cannot
see what lies ahead, praise flows from my lips for You are delivering me.
As I peer through the unending wild whipping of the
windshield wipers, when they seem to make no headway on visibility, You bring
peace to my heart. You hear my cry and know my voice as a shepherd knows his
sheep.
When Your Name is on our lips, Abba, You hear the cry of
those drenched by the
