Give me strength

God, give me the strength to love as I ought... a love deemed worthy? Yet, what worth have I? I count myself the least of these, and yet You have exalted something deep within me. This fire is only caused by You. Regardless of whether I understand, I should act. To reach out when I know I fell prompted... fool that I am to give into my pride! I would ask You to choose another... but this cup carries a sweetness that is revealed every time I choose Your way. I often wonder at experiences - they have the opportunity to mold someone, to change how they view the world. I have been fortunate enough to have experienced Your love, in many various contexts. Such us Your jealous love - when I strayed away. Your sacrificial love - as I wept at reading your death for my sins. Your lover's love - as you comfort my soul when I am in need. Your fatherly love - and words of affirmation I receive. What a great love You have for me, and it is my prayer that I have strength and diligence with what that love has seen fit to bless me with. Family, friends, dreams, etc. They all answer to you. My heart knows You in a way I didn't even know. it's like there are two parts of me that know You. The mind knows You... my knowledge in and of You. But then, there is a part of me that I can only say is like Your creation. I know my master's call... odd, but so true. I answer to no one but You. No other name has power to re-claim my soul. If I have found favor in your sight, if my family has done well to follow your ways... then grant me the strength to make each day count. I am resolved to see this through, till the end of my days... and I know I will not be alone on this journey, whether I may be daunted by times of fear, doubt, etc. I know You are there... my love.