Yesterday some friends commented to me how they hate to be alone at night and how they especially hate to be in the dark. Sometimes it is even hard to sleep because the fear can be so paralyzing. I think we all would rather be in the light, where we can clearly see each step we should take and are assured that there is no danger lurking around the corner. How blessed we are to be given the light of Christ when we are born to help us discern the light from the darkness so we can always walk in the light of His love. An even greater blessing we can recieve when we make sacred baptismal covenants and are confirmed as members of the Lord's church and kingdom is the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is the Comforter and is our constant companion as we strive to live worthy of His presence. Because of this, we need never to be alone, and we can always walk in the light. Even if we cannot always see exactly what lies ahead, we can take another step in faith, knowing that the Holy Ghost will light the way and we can trust that no matter what happens, we are always safe in the arms of our Savior's love. As we pray and ask for the Spirit to be with us, our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ replaces the fear. Wrapped in the warm, comforting blanket of the spirit, darkness and fear melt away and we can go to sleep. No harm can come to us with our Comforter near.
"Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray,
Since thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear.
Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay.
No harm can befall with my Comforter near.
No harm can befall with my Comforter near."
--James Montgomery(Hymn #108 The Lord is my Shepherd)
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