Because of You, Lord

Because of You

Because of You, Lord

I see hope, in an oppressive, ever darkening world

Because of You,

I see beauty, among the ashes of despair

Because of You,

I have faith to move the mountains

Because of You,

I wake up each morning, feeling blessed and thankful to be alive

Because of You,

I know eternity is so close, I can touch it

Because of You,

I can face each challenge, with a renewed strength and resilience

Because of You,

I know the power of forgiveness, and what that brings

Because of You,

I strive to be more Christ like everyday

Because of You,

I can be joyful in the midst of my suffering, knowing, that it ultimately brings me closer to you

Because of You,

I celebrate purity and innocence, rather than impurity and guilt

Because of You,

I have a hiding place, a shelter from the storms of everyday life

Because of You,

I have been forgiven, and cleansed by Your only Son’s blood

Because of You,

I choose to focus on the eternal, storing treasures up in heaven, not on the external, earthly gratifications

Because of You,

I find joy in the simple pleasures of life, glorious sunsets, the smiles on my boys’ faces, and the beauty of the oceans’ grandeur

Because of You,

I have been given an amazing gift, a family to love and cherish

Because of You,

I read bible stories and sing praise songs with my children, hoping they will grow up, loving and revering You

Because of You,

I am grateful, thankful and abundantly blessed

Because of You,

I am unconditionally loved, now, and for all eternity

Because of You