A Prayer for the Valley

I praise your name, Yeshua, Anointed 

One, precious Son of the Living God.

As David praised You in the congregation 

of Israel, I praise You in a gathering of readers 

I do not see, for You are my redeemer and You

have made me your own.



Though I walk with uncertain steps

through a mottled valley of shadows and light, 

I will trust, because I know

your hand leads me.



When the path becomes rocky 

and steep,I know it leads upward 

toward your holy mountain.

Lord, hold my hand tight in yours,

don't let me wander off in search

of an easier way.  Lead me on

to the bright summit, where I can see

the light of your face.



I praise your name, Yeshua, Anointed 

One, precious Son of the Living God,

You are my Protector and Guide,

my Strength, and my Hope.



--Marilyn Black Phemister



Copyright 1997 by Marilyn Black Phemister