To the mother who cradles her stomach and feels the birthing pains as she prepares to crown, He is there
To the believers that huddle in the darkness of a basement, the only place where you can publicly worship, He is there
To the students who feel the butterflies in their stomach as they take their seat in an exam hall, know that He is there
To the young woman who feels unloved and overlooked, how dearly He adores you as His precious daughter, He is there
To the addict fighting the urges of past desires you long to be free from, it is possible to overcome and He is there
To the child neglected and abused, it grieves His heart how much you hurt and weep, know that He is there
To the sailor at sea buoying in the vast deep blue, know that He controls the waves and He is there
To the tired parent fighting the questions of your capability, He will equip you with all the wisdom you need, He is there
To the pastor who feels overwhelmed and under pressure, God made no mistake in calling you to lead His sheep, trust that He is there
To those whose finances seem like a few tinkering pennies in a jar, Jehovah Jireh is His name, believe that He is there
To the young man, surrounded by the deceptive celebrations of manhood, keep on the path that leads to righteousness, He is there
To the patient who awaits their healing, find comfort in His presence and the community He surrounds you with, for amongst them, He is there
To the one with big dreams and beginning to doubt if they will ever come true, He desires to see them fulfilled. Let His strength fuel you and presence be a resting place, He is there
To those who have been instructed to be bold for His name, fear not the reception you may receive for He is there
To those surrounded by crumbling buildings and armed soldiers patrol the streets, know that He is there
To those who wipe the runny mascara from their eyes and layer foundation over the bruises, trust that He is there
To those who feel the heaviness of their heart weighing them down, He is close to you, know that He is there
To those who twirl the pole as a means to have a home, He can make a way for you to escape, take his hand for He is there
To those in a new city, starting a new life or job, you are not alone for He is there
To those who make decisions that affect communities and nations, His wisdom is available to you, know that He is there
He never leaves his people and is always with them, it may feel like you're lost or too deep in the web of troubles for Him to reach out his hand and snatch you out. But if only you understood how fervently He loves you and fights with all His might against all powers to keep you by His side, safely where you belong. The Lord is with you, holding your hand, wiping your tears, clearing the path for you to walk. However you need Him to show up for you, He is there.