Heat.
Patience.
Sleep.
Three items in the battle,
That when the arrow hits- Bullseye.
A few precious moments of relief.

Lord, You are with me.
I am not alone.

Broken equipment.
Blazing fires.
Shattered pride.
Three casualties of the war.
Replacement so impossible- crumbling.
Must have time to grieve.

Lord, You are with me.
I am not alone.

No miracle.
No turning from the Truth.
Healing waits…
And time marches on
To the beat of Your drum
I will not be afraid.

Lord, You are with me.
I will never go alone.
             d.f.a.v. 3-26-14

Amen!
–d.f.a.v.