Never Alone

Lost in the desert I wander,

How long will it be that I am here?

I walk for what seems like hours;

No water to be found anywhere.

High in the sky,

The sun's rays beat down.

With loneliness as my companion,

only a shadow is
 found.

I fall to my knees and cry out,

“How long must I wander this desert?

I am thirsty and weary and weak”.

Then a voice from above, strong and gentle is heard,

“Keep going my child, you can make it;

You don’t have much further to go.

Keep straight on the path you are taking,

And know that you are never alone”.

We often encounter what seems to be a desert experience in our

spiritual life, and our only prayer is, “Lord, I am thirsty”. Be steadfast and

do not falter. For what father would deny his child water; surely not our heavenly

Father.

 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.~ John 14:18

 "Dear children! In a special way this evening I am
calling you to perseverance in trials. Consider how the Almighty
is still suffering today on account of your sins. So when
sufferings come, offer them up as a sacrifice to God. Thank you
for having responded to my call." BVM. Medugorje, March 29, 1984