the land shakes and rumbles
it’s buildings to the ground
moaning heard from adults
whose children are sickly
death and devastation abound
The news tells us of horrors
that happen every day
nothing good to report at all
in what the newscasters say
and everything is falling,
falling to the ground
Wars and terror continue unabated
people are suffering all across the land
homes and possessions taken away
because their owners could not pay
a system on the verge of collapse
a constitution that will not stand
Our God is our refuge and strength
a helper who is always found
when our world seems to crumble
and there is darkness is all around
it’s Her voice within us that says
Be not afraid child, be not afraid
The LORD of Hosts is with us
a stronghold in times of pain
keep your eyes wide open
outstretch your hand to Yahweh’s light
stay strong and keep your faith
Be not afraid, be not afraid
Be not afraid
(Inspired by Psalm 46)