Mary B. Dovie
The deepest pains may linger through the night, but joy greets the soul with the smile of morning.
—Psalm 30:5b, VOICE
My dearest child:
The dark night of the soul is giving way to the dawn of a new day, a new season of light. You grew used to the attacks of the enemy and stood your ground in seasons past. But when the shift came, you did not recognize how the enemy’s attacks shifted too.
The weapons of the past seasons were not effective because the darkness intensified. Confusion came on the wings of distraction. The enemy isolated you as fear dug its claws into your soul. The dark night of the soul persisted in being fed by rejection of my Word in your mouth and jealousy. The enemy has always wanted to shut your mouth. But I assure you that you are my special delight and I never withdraw my hand or my Word from you. When the troubles of the day continued to pound you, I talked to you as you slept.
Put yourself in remembrance of the poem that I gave to you: “A Watch in the Night.” Imprint it on the tablet of your heart. Share it again with others. You are not the only one who is coming out of a dark night into the morning light of a new season.
Be exceeding glad for as you bless others, your soul shall be given a new song and a new poem. It is a good day for thanksgiving and praise. Shalom.
A Watch in the Night
Mary B. Dovie December 15, 2015
My beloved child, come listen to Me
The darkness arises o’er a turbulent sea
Fear not, for I AM the unfailing Light
A Beacon of Hope, a watch in the night
Give Me your hand, I will lead the way
Give Me your heart, I won’t let you stray
Tho’ the enemy rages on your left and right
Remember, I’ve set a watch in the night
My eyes are always upon you, My child
Forever vigilant and observant, that’s My style
Able to keep you by My power and might
Continually on watch through the darkest night
Let My words of comfort deliver you from fear
Let My presence surround you as I hold you near
Let My Spirit fill you with great delight
I’m ever on guard throughout the night
Although the days grow dark, as chaos encroaches
Keep your eyes on Me, for My hour approaches
When the Light of My Kingdom will break through the gloom
Bringing freedom to many, while sealing others’ doom
My child, stay the course and keep the faith
No hesitation, no remorse, no steps to retrace
Forever My beloved who brings Me delight
I AM your Father, Who watches in the night
Scriptural Reference: Psalms 1:6; 3:5; 11:4; 32:8; 33:18; 34:15; 95:7; 121:3-5, 7-8; 139:15; Proverbs 15:3; Isaiah 27:2-3; 41:10, 13; 43:1, 5; 60:1-3; Jeremiah 1:12; 24:6; 31:10; Hosea 7:1-2; Habakkuk 2:1; Luke 2:30; John 1:4-9; 3:19-21; 8:12; 9:5; 1 John 1:1-3