Close to Your Heart

Take my hand and walk with me
through this life’s uncertainties.
Clam the storm that rises up
when the journey seems too rough.

Be my guide throughout each day
blessing me along the way.
Help me trust and follow You
in whatever trials I go through.

Hold me close to your heart
help me trust and do my part,
as you lead me by the power
of Your Spirit, hour by hour.

May I truly be a fisher of men
with light that shines from deep within,
a growing reflection of Your face
strengthened by amazing grace.

May Your gifts of love and peace
overflow on all I meet
assuring me as I recall
Your presence lingers with us all.
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(c) Viola Doncaster, Nov. 2, 2001
Inspired by a painting done by Rik Berry.

Painting that inspired the poem


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