Strengthen Through Struggle

Who am I that you would even care?
Demonstrate your love for me every day!
What rights have I to presume you care?
I am unable to follow what you have to say.

My life is yours; I know this to be true.
Yet, most often, it does not reflect you at all.
I am constantly after proof that you are true.
You have already given me your all.

Hear my cry answer my plea!
Come quickly, Lord, help me heed your call.
For it is to your side I must constantly flee.
I hear your voice catch me as I fall.

So easily defeated by the frailty of life
My struggle continues as long as there is breath.
Yet, you, O Lord, have given me life.
You the giver of life sustain my breath.

Strengthen me so that my cause may be yours.
As I follow, light my path.
There is no other way except yours.
Let your Spirit lead us down your path.


As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
March 30, 2010