If You Fall
One
found curled tight
into a frightened ball
under
a thorny bed/bush
of adversity,
overlooked
up top a snowy mountain peak
shaken/shook
frozen
in a heart weak/weary
as this one peeks
through a cracked attic window
while a cold wind whistled;
although a dove cooed nearby
under a eave
of this one’s sagging roof.
Then there’s one anxious
with feet pounding slick pavement
in a tragic rush
from a limo or chased bus.
Hush.
Be still.
Listen.
I heard you when you said:
“My foot is slipping,”
then you beautifully recalled:
“Your loyal love, O Jehovah,
kept supporting me.” Ps. 94:18.
Yes. Did I not catch you
when you almost fell?
I’ll catch you
if you fall…
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“Like a shepherd
he will care for his flock. With his arm
he will gather together the lambs,
And in his bosom
he will carry them.
He will gently lead those
nursing their young.” Isa. 40:11.
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“He gives power to the tired one
and full might to those lacking strength.” Isa. 40:29.
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“‘Look! I am coming quickly,
and the reward I give
is with me, to repay each one
according to his work.” Rev. 22:12.
Can I Find Words of Comfort in the Bible?
https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=500100121&srcid=shareI will say to Jehovah: “You are my refuge and my stronghold.”—Ps. 91:2. Moses used a similar word picture about a refuge. (Ps. 90:1, ftn.) Moreover, toward the end of his life, Moses called attention to a heartwarming detail. He wrote: “God is a refuge from ancient times, his everlasting arms are beneath you.” (Deut. 33:27) What does the phrase “his everlasting arms are beneath you” tell us about Jehovah? When Jehovah is our Refuge, we feel secure. Still, there may be days when we are down and struggle to get up. At such times, what will Jehovah do for us? (Ps. 136:23) He will put his arms beneath us, gently lift us up, and help us to get back on our feet. (Ps. 28:9; 94:18) Knowing that we can always count on God’s support helps us to remember that we are blessed in two ways. First, we have a secure place of refuge no matter where we live. Second, our loving heavenly Father deeply cares for us. w21.11 6 ¶15-16
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