Because, dear God,
You are with me,
Because I know that You care,
I can endure whatever befalls me,
Because I know You are there.
Because I know that You love me,
I can never be lonely again,
Because You do reassure me,
I cannot be unsure among men.
I can face any foe that attacks me,
With weapons, or words,
or with deeds,
Because You repeatedly
strengthen me,
And provide me the armor I need.
Because I know You won't leave me,
Even though I stumble and sin,
You forgive, and forgive,
and forgive me,
Your patience has yet to wear thin.
I can treat others gently and kindly,
Because You have shown me how,
I can now hug my sisters and brothers,
And tell them I love them aloud.
I can be in the cleft of the rock in the storm,
Protected by You ... safe and dry,
I can feel the sweet peace
You have placed in my heart,
May I keep it there 'till I die.
Because You are merciful,
righteous, and just,
Teach me to be more like You,
Teach me to love unconditionally,
Because that is the way that You do.
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