A few weeks ago, I was inspired to write something for current and former members of our armed forces and the family/friends who love them and worry about their safety, especially during times of deployment. The result is a song, actually, as it can be sung to the tune “Song for Rich” written by Michael W. Smith (music available at: https://www.youtube.com/
May the Lord bless and light your way
Lead each step you take
Give you strength throughout your journey
Guide each choice you make
May His power sustain your frame
And His truth, your heart
May His hope that lives inside you
Drive away the dark
In His name, you’ve naught to fear
You will pass each test
Till His wings surround your form
And you lay down to rest
You will find Jesus at your side
Shielding you from harm
Guarding constant in the night
His peace: your warmth
May you always keep your faith
May His grace increase
And extend to cover sin,
Any shame release
May His Spirit refine your thoughts,
Cause your trust to grow,
Till you’ve carried out your mission
And He carries you home
I share this today with hope that it may speak to any heart in need of blessing – and to show my gratitude to those who work hard and give up so much to serve and defend. Your sacrifice can never be sufficiently repaid and will always be held, invaluable, in the hearts of those who cherish what is good and right.