7,434 days, through battles fought,
In your shadow, I have sought.
In the darkest nights, your flame did burn,
In every trial, I did learn.
Thousands of days, through storms we’ve trod,Your steadfast light, our guiding rod.
In the realm of shadows, you remained,
In every trial, your love proclaimed.
Thousands of days you never left me,
Through every storm, your grace set free.
But I, a son of man, strayed away,
Sinful nature led my heart astray.
As a son of man, I strayed from your light,
But you, O God, restored my sight.
In your mercy, my heart found its rest,
In your love, I am truly blessed. In the depths of darkness, you did ignite,
A flame of truth, dispelling night. As a son of men, I once did stray,
But you, O Lord, showed me the way.
In the crucible of life, you forged my might,
A warrior for truth, ready to fight.
Now on this path, where dangers loom,
I walk with courage, dispelling gloom.
Yet my beloved, without hopes might,
Lost in shadows, no sight of light. Now on this journey, amidst the strife,
I walk with faith, embracing life.
Yet my beloved, without faith’s embrace,
In ignorance, they wander in disgrace. Yet my beloved, without belief,
No hunger for truth, no solace brief.
But in you, O Lord, my hope is found,
In your presence, my spirit’s bound.
Though doubts assail and fears invade,
In your strength, I am unafraid. But in you, O Lord, my strength is found,
In your presence, I stand my ground.
Though foes may rise and doubts assail,
In your name, I will prevail. But in you, O Lord, my trust shall lie,
Though doubts may whisper, I won’t comply.
I’ll pray and wait, in patient grace,
For your wisdom to shine in this place.
As the battlefield of life unfolds,
In your armor, my spirit holds.
Though my loved one’s faith may falter,
In your name, I will not alter. As the symphony of life unfolds,
In your grace, my heart beholds. You’re the sovereign King, my soul’s delight,
In your presence, I find respite.
Though trials may come, I won’t be swayed,
For in you, O Lord, my trust is laid. I believe you’re with me, ever near,
In every doubt, in every fear.
For you, O Lord, are King of my soul, you have it in whole.
Guide me through the storm’s fierce roar,
In your name, I’ll seek no more.
For you are the champion of my soul’s crusade,In your victory, I’ll forever parade.
Guide me through the tempest’s roar,
In your arms, I’ll seek no more.
For you are the melody in my soul’s refrain,
In your symphony, I’ll forever remain. Guide me, O Lord, in your embrace,
With each step, let your love embrace.
For you are my refuge, my fortress strong,
In your presence, I forever belong.
Though my loved one’s faith may falter,
My love for them shall never alter.
In your hands, their heart I place,
Knowing you’ll reveal your saving grace.
I’ll never forsake you, Lord, I swear,
Through trials and storms, I’ll still declare.
No matter the doubts that come my way,
In your presence, I will stay.
In the crucible of emotions, I’m tossed,
In the tempest of turmoil, I’m lost.
With each doubt, a dagger to my soul,
Yet in your refuge, I find control. Raw and wild, these feelings surge,
But in your love, my heart finds courage.
Through the chaos, I’ll find my way,
In your peace, my spirit will stay.
Ben Simon
3/11/24
Pilgrims Ponder 