~ Listen while you read, please! ~
I’m alone…yet not alone. God’s the Light that will guide me home.
With His love and tenderness, leading through the wilderness,
And wherever I may roam, I’m alone…yet not alone.
I will not be bent in fear. He’s the Refuge I know is near.
In His strength I find my own. By His faithful mercies shown.
That so mighty is His shield, all His love is now revealed.
When my steps are lost and desperate for a guide,
I can feel His touch, a soothing Presence by my side.
Alone, yet not alone; not forsaken when on my own.
I can lean upon His arm, and be lifted up from harm.
If I stumble, or if I’m thrown, I’m alone…yet not alone.
When my steps are lost and desperate for a Guide,
I can feel his touch, a soothing Presence by my side.
He has bound me with His love; watchful angels look from above.
Every evil can be braved for I know I will be saved.
Never frightened on my own; I’m alone…yet not alone.
I’m alone…yet not alone.
~ Performed by Mrs. Joni Eareckson Tada ~
~ Written by Bruce Broughton, Dennis Speigel ~
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As I viewed these video clips, I was struck by the fact that the children kept the Truth—that they had been taught by their parents—in their minds and hearts. And it sustained them through this horrific, brutal time. Such were similar words that the Psalmist confessed over and over. He was “alone…yet not alone” many, many, many times. David was sure that Jehovah (the LORD) was always with him, even when he was (actually) alone.
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation—whom shall I fear or dread?
The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes,
came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter;
in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.
And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me;
in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed
that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living!
Wait and hope for and expect the Lord;
be brave and of good courage
and let your heart be stout and enduring.
Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
Excerpts from Psalm 27
Perhaps these were among the words the real-life children portrayed in this movie recited in their minds. For each of us, too, we must not only know that these things are true but it is vitally important to get the Scriptures ingrained into our minds. There is nothing to replace memorizing God’s Word. For there will be those times when we need to immediately remember that God is our Light, our Refuge, our Strength, our Shield. And that we are NOT alone.
Verses 13 and 14 of Psalm 27 are my life verses. I cling to them…sometimes daily! There have been numerous times, throughout the years I have <endeavored> to follow Jesus as my Lord, when I have felt desperately alone. But each time, the deliverance for my heart has come from God as I kept reminding myself of this Truth. And remembering that, yes, I was alone…yet not alone.
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Lord, You are so faithful! You have provided so amazingly for us through the Truth told to us in Your Word! Without it…where would we be? But You are our Light, our Refuge, our Strength, our Shield…that is the Truth. And You have promised to Your children Your love, tenderness, grace and mercies, Your Presence! Please help us, Lord, through Your Holy Spirit to hold Your Word in our hearts that it might sustain us, uphold us, ground us, build us up, guide us. And may we always remember that while we truly might be alone…we are yet NOT alone. Thank You, dear Lord! We love You! We praise You! We thank You! In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
