Father.

Father, hear the prayer i offer
not for ease this prayer shall be
but for strength that i may ever
live my life courageously

Not for ever in green pastures
do i ask my way to be
but the steep and rugged pathway
may i tread it lovingly

Not forever by still waters
would i idly rest and stay
but to gain strength and power
to lead me on my way

Be my strength in hours of weakness
in my wonderings be my guide
through endeavour, failure, danger
father, i ask you to be by my side.

Jodie Duffield