From childhood I have known the God of Heaven,

for I walked a difficult path.

He carried me, He talked to me,

so my trust grew steady and sure.


He protected me in challenging places.

He made me seek Him first.

He came to me in dreams

And from the Bible, revealed truths.


I turned not away and shunned not His words.

Though sinful and wild, I clung to what I’d heard.

He made a safe road on which to travel,

and blessed me, directing my way.

In my heart I must tell

of His love for all men,

and share water from His abundant deep well.


I have seen darkness unfold.

I have seen evil with lies untold.

I have felt the devil’s claws

But felt God’s healing hands

His love washing over my soul.

Deep inside I am bold,

from the ashes I rise,

carried on His wings of love…

above the raging storms and sea

to a silent peace, and a place of rest.


God, my Father, powerful and strong,

covers me now, until in Heaven where I belong.



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