I WILL RISE!

The words of the prophet Micah still ring loud and strong: “When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me.” We all stumble into pits from time to time completely on our own. And like Joseph, we are sometimes thrown into one by those closest to us. In other instances, like Daniel, our enemies cast us down. Frankly, once in a pit we too often become obsessed with how deep it is or waste time brooding over who put us there. But while circumstances may feel permanent, my faith and confession must be clear, though I fall, I will rise! Though I sit in darkness, the LORD is my light! Though I may deserve punishment, the LORD is merciful and forgiving because as David proclaimed “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Blessed Father, thank You for the testimonies of Scripture that show us the way. In Your strength, I WILL RISE!