Prepare ye the Way of the Lord

"Let every valley be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, and the rugged terrain a broad valley; Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all flesh will see it together."  (Isiah 40:4-5)

Before the way of the Lord can be prepared, a mountain must rise up.  A valley must descend.  A road must become bumpy.  It is when obstacles appear that one can see the Hand of the Lord in action.  This is His preferred way.  He wants something visible, something tangible staring right back at us to show us the challenge that is in front.  He then begs us to watch Him overcome that obstacle... Because then all flesh can see His glory revealed as He prepares the way.

"Bridge Over Trouble Water"

When you're weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. when times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

When you're down and out,
When you're on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I'll take your part.
When darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.