God is with me,
He goes before me,
He will never leave me. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis I know with certainty and in this truth my heart begins to settle. I rest assured in the unchanging, unwavering love of my Father, Savior and Holy Spirit. Three in One, an unbeatable, unbreakable force, my ever present help in times of trouble. He surrounds me on all sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we move into a Holy Week like no other one that we have experienced before, may we hold with hope the truth that Christ went before us. Jesus willingly suffered, died on the cross and rose on the third day so that the power of death would forever be broken. By grace alone we are not forgotten, we are never alone. We are set free, forgiven and redeemed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With arms opened wide, He invites us in, welcoming us to follow Him. He has gone before us and He has made a way\u2014ushering us into an abundant, eternal life in and with Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The words of Saint Patrick back in the 5th Century continue to ring true. This prayer has become a mantra for my days, my battle cry, a new cadence to keep time with. Quieting and calming my all too often fearful and weary heart. I hope and pray that these words will do the same for your heart.
May you go with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prayer of Saint Patrick<\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I arise today<\/em>
Through the strength of heaven;<\/em>
Light of the sun,<\/em>
Splendor of fire,<\/em>
Speed of lightning,<\/em>
Swiftness of the wind,<\/em>
Depth of the sea,<\/em>
Stability of the earth,<\/em>
Firmness of the rock.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nI arise today<\/em>
Through God\u2019s strength to pilot me; <\/em>
God\u2019s might to uphold me,<\/em>
God\u2019s wisdom to guide me,<\/em>
God\u2019s eye to look before me,<\/em>
God\u2019s ear to hear me,<\/em>
God\u2019s word to speak for me,<\/em>
God\u2019s hand to guard me,<\/em>
God\u2019s way to lie before me,<\/em>
God\u2019s shield to protect me,<\/em>
God\u2019s hosts to save me<\/em>
Afar and anear,<\/em>
Alone or in a multitude.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nChrist shield me today<\/em>
Against wounding<\/em>
Christ with me, <\/em>
Christ before me, <\/em>
Christ behind me,<\/em>
Christ in me, <\/em>
Christ beneath me, <\/em>
Christ above me,<\/em>
Christ on my right, <\/em>
Christ on my left,<\/em>
Christ when I lie down, <\/em>
Christ when I sit down,<\/em>
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,<\/em>
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,<\/em>
Christ in the eye that sees me,<\/em>
Christ in the ear that hears me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nI arise today<\/em>
Through the mighty strength<\/em>
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