Oct 1, 2008

He Is Near




Lord, you are with me, I am never alone
In the midnight hour you hear my plea .
Calling out your name so desperately
I reach out to you, and you come to me.

I hear you gently call out my name
I listen ever so close with my heart.
You say, my child I’m always near
Don’t fear, our spirits will never part.

I am your refuge, and I am your strength
Your peace in the midst of the storms.
I am your rock, and I am your fortress
Holding you close, keeping you strong.

Lord you are with me, I close my eyes
In the midnight hour as I fall asleep
I feel your presence surrounding me
And in your arms my soul you keep.

Copyright © 2008 By: Lorie A. Yocum






26 comments:

Anonymous said...

nice poem you wrote:D

have a great day!

jhunnelle said...

AMEN, AMEN and AMEN..it's an assurance that no matter what, He will never leave me.

Thank your for sharing this poem.

Praying for you and your upcoming retreat.

cinnamongirl93 said...

Beautiful poem Lorie. Amen!
I will lift your retreat in prayer!
I'm sure the Lord will move in a powerful way!

Nancie said...

I am praying for you, Lorie. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem with us. Thanks too for your encouraging comment on my post! Your feedback is very precious and encouraging. May God bless you with a very blessed and fruitful trip. Take care, sis!

From the Heart said...

Lorie,
Thank you so much for the poem. I really needed that. If you get a chance come see my latest post.

I will be praying for you and your husband as you minister at your retreat.
Be safe and God bless you, my precious "sistah",
AliceE.

Kelly said...

Praying for you Lorie at the retreat......and what a beautiful poem thank you for sharing your special gift with all of us, it is greatly appreciated!!!

miss ya sistah!

love and ((hugs))
kelly

Renna said...

Another beautiful poem from your heart, Lorie! I'll be praying for you.

Plant Lady said...

Lorie,

Thanks for the poem - Poetry for the soul from a woman of God!

God's blessings on your retreat!

Plant Lady

Shell said...

Such a lovely poem. Thank you for leaving such a wonderful comment on my blog. I'm sure Shelly is just a lovely as you. Your a good mom for allowing her wings to fly and start a new life in The Bay Area. Take care. Enjoy your retreat.

marine's words said...

Amen!! you are in my thoughts and prayers,hufs marina

Anonymous said...

Lorie,

I will be praying for you . . . thank you for another beautiful poem.

Rachel

Debra said...

You are in my prayers. Thank you for that poem-it's very comforting.
Sure wish I could fly over to that retreat!
Love, Debra

sailorcross said...

Yes, I stopped by, and I do feel as though that poem was written specifically for me in my present circumstances.

I want to tell you what a great comfort it was to me to read this.

Have a wonderful retreat--I'm sure you will because you are doing God's work!

Beth

Anonymous said...

All of us need that poem. It was very lovely.

Joy said...

Thank you for the reminder God will never leave me or forsake me. I too will be on a women's retreat this weekend with my Sunday School Class. I'm praying we will all open our heart and hear the message the Lord has for us. Enjoy your time with your Sistahs

Brian and Staci said...

Hello again!!! Staci from Oklahoma here just wanting to say thank you sooooo soooo much for your sweet and kind words you left on my BATW spotlight day. I mean, I can just feel how sweet you are and what a kind open heart you have !! I count it a blessing to have met you! I'll be back...but for now, I gotta go spread the love that was spread to me :) I'll say a prayer for your retreat! Have a wonderful weekend!

Pinkshoelady said...

Thank you for the beautiful words!
I will be praying! May God surprise you at His outpouring in and through you.

Can't wait to hear about all that He does!

Pamela

Cora from Hidden Riches said...

The Lord always uses your poems, Lorie!!!! Thank you so very much for sharing! I'll be praying for you this weekend! Cora

Anonymous said...

Hi Lorie!
I've missed stopping by, your blog blesses me so much! I hope you're having a wonderful time in the Lord at the retreat. I know He will use you mightily!
Love, Velvia

Edie said...

Beautiful poem Lorie. You know I felt like you were speaking directly to me when I arrived. :)

Thanks for checking in on me. I'm working my way back up to well, not quite there yet but some progress. ((Hugz))

Hugz~Dixie said...

Lorie, lovely poem. You have such a wonderful way with words. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Sharon Brumfield said...

Praying that ya'll feel a might move of the Spirit!
I pray that eyes will be opened and hearts healed. That hearts that haven't heard His voice for a while will hear Him loud and clear.
And I pray that worship ushers you all right on up to the throne!

Angela Baylis said...

Amazing, again! Thank you for your obedience! You are in my prayers!
Love you,
Angie xoxo

Cathy said...

Thank you for the sweet poem. I pray you are all having a wonderful retreat.

Cherdecor said...

Thank you for the poem. It is beautiful.

Rev.Aaron Holcombe said...

Thanks be to God that we are never alone! Great post, as always!