Please be with me.

 Please Be with Me

A Reflection on Matthew 28:20, Deuteronomy 31:8, and Psalm 23:4

Please be with me, Lord—not just in the distant skies,

But here, in this moment, before my very eyes.

When the path is dark and lonely, when the way ahead is steep,

Be the Shepherd who walks beside me, the watchman who never sleeps.

“I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

Be with me in the morning, when the day is fresh and new,

When the sun begins to rise and the world comes into view.

Be with me at noontide, when the battle presses hard,

When the enemy whispers and the way seems marred.

Be with me in the evening, when the shadows start to fall,

When the day is done and I have given my all.

Be with me in the night, when sleep eludes my eyes,

When the silence is heavy and my spirit cries.

The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

Be with me in my joy, when laughter fills my soul,

And in my sorrow, when tears take their toll.

Be with me in my weakness, when I cannot stand,

And in my strength, when I reach out my hand.

Be with me—not just as a distant, watching God,

But as a Father, a Friend, a Guide who has trod

The path before me, who knows the way,

Who will never leave me, come what may.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. (Psalm 23:4)

Please be with me, Lord—in every step, every breath,

In every season, every life, every death.

I do not ask for an easy road,

But for Your presence to lighten my load.

Be with me—today, tomorrow, always.

I rest in Your love, I trust in Your ways.

Please be with me, Lord—this is my plea,

For You are all that I need, and You are with me.

Amen.