clinging to the rock

But now, this is what the Lord says— 

he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 

 “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 

When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. 

When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; 

the flames will not set you ablaze. 

For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; 

 I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. 

Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, 

I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. 

Do not be afraid, for I am with you; 

 I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. 

I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, 

‘Do not hold them back.’ 

Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth — 

everyone who is called by my name, 

whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. ”

-- Isaiah 43:1-7 , MSG / NIV --


how i currently feel...

...needless to say, i'm looking forward to some much needed time alone with G tonight.