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Written by Christine Esser Thursday, September 18, 2008 My Jesus is faithful This I know; He leads me through valleys – He’ll never let me go. Confusion, questions, Doubts arrive; If they’re not there, Am I alive? He’s by my side Through pain and sorrow. No gladness today? – There’s hope for tomorrow! I hope it stays longer When gladness comes – Sometimes it seems so foreign to me – For too long I’ve been so numb. He gives me courage To face the pain – To deny it is a lie; Facing it might get me sane!? I sometimes wonder Why I’m such a mess? The pain is deep – No more, no less. He leads me step by step – Not all at once. It’d be a bit overwhelming, I have a hunch! He’s gentle and kind This Savior of mine; Forgiving my sin With love divine. I must forgive, too – Those who’ve hurt me so badly They may not accept it – That seems so sad to me. I can’t do this myself: Obeying His word; To forgive is divine – Seems even absurd! But freedom and peace And joy are rewards Of following Jesus And opening frightening doors. Don’t be afraid to let Jesus in; To let Him heal, Face the pain within. It’s a process, you know – I’m certainly not “there”! One day at a time I’m forever in His care. “I will give you comfort and joy instead of sorrow”….Jeremiah 31:13