When the night becomes much too long, close your eyes and hear the angels sweetly singing. Hear the melodies of peace floating in and out of clouds and smell the sweet, sweet scent of heaven. You will stir no more.

When the darkness just seems too frightening, close your eyes and feel His hand wrap tightly around yours. Strong, sure hands, so smooth despite their scars. Scars that bare the greatest story ever told, the entire weight of the world undone. Scars that declare you free; hands that issue you safe in their grip. You will fret no more. 

When you forget that you are loved, close your eyes. Close your eyes and He will meet you there, softly whispering Your name, one He holds so close to his very own heart. You will ache no more. 

When the night seems much too long, remember that daylight always comes. When the darkness is just too frightening, remember that daylight always comes. When you forget that you are loved, remember that daylight always comes. 

Dawn. The break of day. Another promise, another hope, another picture of God's eternal gift. Sunlight creeps in, warmth dwells in you, love surges through you. 

You will long no more.