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But now thus says the Lord, He who created you,
O Jacob,he who formed you, O Israel:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

Isaiah 43:1-3

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Romans 5:1-5

Throughout the days prior to Josiah's surgery these two passages meant a great deal to my family. While there was fear, they kept us from being afraid. While there was angst, they kept us from being given to sorrow. While there were questions, they allowed us to trust in the Answer.

Know that wherever your journey may lead the Hope we carry will not disappoint. For God in His glory has woven the Divine Spirit into our consciousness, reminding us of His enduring love.

Be it a faint whisper, let us whisper with conviction - I am Yours

Be it a bold exclamation, let us declare - I am Yours

With whatever we've got, let us know - We are Yours

Wherever the road may lead...