My Lord, this is by no means an easy battle for me. I amtaken deep within my soul to places I’ve never been. I amforced to face my worse fears, to confront my darkestdemons. But I do feel your presence even as I walkthrough these valleys of shadows. And even when I don’t, I know you are with me, holding my hand through it all, and I am safe.
Dear Lord, do not withdraw your light from me. Do notlet the winds and the rains put out my flickering candle. All my life I have been trying to guard it as the mostprecious treasure I’ve ever had. Let your Holy Spirit be the flame of my candle, so that no storm can put it out.
I know this path I’m walking is not one of happiness, butone of trials, temptations and suffering. I also know it isfor my own evil deeds I have to go through this. Let me pay whatever I’ve got to pay and learn whatever I’ve gotto learn, but don’t leave me alone in this battle. Be with me all the way to guide me and comfort me through the grace and love of your son Jesus Christ.
Amen