Because It Is You

I shall know where to go

Because it is You whose hand is leading me

I shall know what to say

Because it is You who will whisper into my ears

I shall know when to go

Because it is You who will nudge me at the right time

I shall know what to do

Because it is You who have given me Your example

I shall be strong

Because it is You I lean upon

I shall trust

Because I lean upon the shoulders that have borne the heavier weight of the world

I shall love

Because it is You whose death keeps open the doorway of my heart

I shall forgive

Because it is You who ask this of me

I shall die to myself

Because it is You who first died for me

I shall remain with You

Because it is You who first beckoned me to Your side

I shall stride on

Because it is You who promised Your perpetual companionship

Because it is You, dear Jesus,

For You,

And with You.

16 May 2012, Wednesday

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