A balm for a weary heart, you sneak in and comfort me with gentle voice.

In my morning seat, sun on rise, I unclench my jaw.

Every day you come to me, Lord. Every day you soothe your anxious child.

Rescue upon rescue. Let gratitude ring out from here.

(Letter #3,187)

What if I caught what I seek?

What if what I seek caught me instead?

Is that your plan for me, Lord?

These banners after which I run, let me walk smoothly toward them, walking by faith and not sight, step by step, held up and guided by you.

Hold still my quarry, Lord.

(Letter #3,186)

Wider and wider grows the circle of light you shine upon me, Lord. Greater and greater grows the power.

Lighter and lighter grow our hearts. You drip honey on the land.

We can walk with ease along broad paths, this is what you would have for us. Need I complicate my own ways, and choose stony roads?

Grant me the joy you always had planned for me, Lord!

(Letter #3,185)

I draw near. You draw near.

What I learn here cannot be spoken, there are no words and it slips away as the sun rises.

Morning, noon, night — I draw near that you may draw near.

The law of nearness.

(Letter #3,184)