The storm was dark and threatening,
Dark clouds billowed o’er head.
Lightning flashed around me,
Fears gripped and filled me with dread.
Thunder rolled out its forebodings.
My heart felt heavy and numb.
All around the storm was raging,
The turmoil inside struck me dumb.
Not only was the danger around me,
But just as real was the peril within.
I trembled as I looked at the future,
Not knowing how next to begin.
What lay behind the fog?
The wind whistled in my ears.
Suggesting questions, tripping my feet,
And ladening me down with fears.
This storm had removed all signs of the path,
That one time I had thought I could see.
Now, all the familiar was gone to my eyes,
Each step taken hesitatingly.
At the end of myself, I cried out in fear...
"Lord, come unto me! Tarry not, oh my King!"
Silence reigned heavy, I felt all alone,
Only to hope did I cling.
Then a still, but strong voice spoke in my ear,
"My precious child, look up."
Why such a request? When engulfed as I was,
In the fog that refused to break up.
Still in hope, I lifted my eyes,
Trembling at the dark clouds around.
Yet as I looked, I saw something more,
A treasure in the sky there was found.
Amidst all the dark and threatening clouds,
There it was! A cleft of light!
A rainbow shone through, of loveliest hue,
A beacon amidst this dark night.
"My child, fear not, you were never alone.
Not for a second could I leave your side.
Though the path is obscure, and there is much to endure,
Do not doubt that in Me you can hide."
"Yes, for now, you walk amidst trials,
Fears threaten both inside and out.
You wonder and question what is next to be done,
Dangers seem to laugh and flout."
"But here I have placed My rainbow,
That amidst all the darkness and fear,
You can see that My promise is certain.
I will never forsake, but always be near."
"If you keep your eyes on this promise,
My light will guide your way.
The fears and dangers surrounding,
Will then be held at bay."
"This promise can also open to you,
The secrets that are hid 'midst the storm.
For My strength and power are manifest,
When these to My will conform."
"So, My child, gaze long at the rainbow.
Ponder the message it brings.
Though all around you is angry and wild,
Remember the promise that it sings."
