The Edge of Night

The years are passing swiftly now,

Who knows what lies ahead.

And that’s what frightens me the most

When sleep avoids my bed.

I stand upon an endless edge

With no one by my side

And all the doubts I hold at bay

Will not remain denied.

Yet when I feel the most alone,

When fear taints what should be,

I hear the words You spoke before

To others much like me.

“Don’t be afraid, you’re not alone

And I will never leave,

So there is no reason to fear.

My child, trust and believe.”

I keep those words locked in my heart,

Safely hidden away,

And when the night seems far too long

I think on them and pray.

And as this day draws to its close,

With darkness just ahead,

I whisper, “I am not alone”,

And the night holds less dread.

Deuteronomy 31:8

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”