I hear it in the news,
from the Internet,
in the neighborhoods,
and in the city streets.
I try to cover my ears,
but the groaning is all around us.

The pain.
The cries.
The violence.
The sighs.
The sickness.
The screams.
The hunger pains.
The disease.
The groaning is all around us.

Then I am reminded of a blood stained cross and an empty grave,
through Scripture,
through faith,
in the neighborhoods and in the city streets.
I lift my eyes and believe,
there’s a Savior that surrounds us.

His steadfast love.
His grace.
His mercy.
His holy face.
His compassion.
His faithfulness.
His sovereignty.
His holy justice.
There is a Savior that surrounds us.

He will deliver us.

May His Kingdom come.  May His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.