Wilderness

You have brought forth a new spring in our lives

You have led us through the deserts, given us water in the wilderness

Feeding animals and humans, who give You praise

 

You bring us out of our troubles

And return joyful voices in our lives

You have done great things for us

And our hearts are gladdened

When we are tearful You bring us spiritual healing

 

Like the Hebrews of old, we wander in the wilderness

Searching for the righteousness that only You provide

All our gains are losses if we do not have Christ within us

 

We have not found Christ except in our hidden hearts

Yet, You continue to anoint us with the blessings of Your omnipresence

So that You are with us always.

We press on to the goal of joining Christ with You in heaven