You are my refuge, Lord. When I am weary and tired and full of fear, You hide me in Your shelter. When I think I am alone You send others to encourage me. When the climb is to steep You reach down and lift me up. When I feel silenced because others seem more important, You reassure me I am valuable.
When I am unable to speak You provide the words through my tears. When I have no direction You grab my hand and lead the way. When I am thirsty You lead me to fresh water. When I am shrinking back You thrust me forward. You will not allow me to tremble in fear. You make me courageous. You hover over me when I feel small. You smile when I am curious about deep issues. You catch my tears in a bottle. You never waste a trial I go through. You are not surprised by my sin. You think I am wonderful.
When I am confused You bring assurance. When I am in torment You bring peace. When I have question You become the answer even if I don’t really understand the why of everything. You comfort my broken heart. You cheer me on when I am running on empty. You tell me to come hide in you secret place. You anoint my head. You find good in me when all I see is fault. You make me feel special in a crowd. You remind me I am made for your purpose. You never look down on me. You never make me feel less. Even when I pray the prayer that I would decrease and You increase. You still cause me to feel important in your eyes.
I know I am favored by you. If we were to dance You would spin me and I could stand on Your feet when I don’t know the steps. You like to use me for little things and big. You allow me to see hurting people. You send me to your lost or forgotten. Your presence fills the room with a fragrance that is undeniably You. Only You could think of the colors that grace the fall leaves. Only You could imagine the invisible colors in a rainbow. Only You could make vanilla smell so incredible.
I just want You to know how amazing I think You are and how grateful I am that You love me. How humbled I am that You see me. How shocked I am that You use me. I love You more than life itself. Even during my emptiest days I felt the abundance of life from You.
Thank You for calling me Yours. I am astounding by your unfailing love.
Your adopted daughter
Holly
