I may have posted this before to you but here it is again anyway...
CHANGE ME
Dear Lord change not Thy will in my life, Or trial and sorrows to be; Renew my faith and make me strong, Change not Thy will, change me.
Though teardrops fall when trouble comes, Like storms on a rolling sea; Let Thy beacon guide my ship to port, Change not the storm, change me.
When Thy Holy Word I don't understand And Thy glory I cannot see; Teach my eyes, give me sight and wisdom, Change not Thy Word, change me.
If the fruit Thou hast given me to eat, Taste bitter and sour, I plea; Let not my will but Thine be done, Change not the fruit, change me.
If sometime I murmur and grumble, dear Lord, About the cross I carry for Thee; Keep it firm on my shoulders, but hold my hand, Change not the cross, change me.
If You change Thy ways to please me, dear Lord, I would soon grow cold and turn from Thee; That You may hear my prayers, dear Lord, Change not Thy ways, change me.
There's a valley that I must cross, Someday Thy face to see; Lest I forget what power is Thine, Change not the valley, change me.
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Emily, I am very proud of you. You have matured a lot since your days back in the Newcomers Forum. I know the growing pains are almost unbearable at times. Just never forget it is all for our good. He said so. Nothing can change His Word. Not one thing. So cling to it and you will come safely through any storm life throws at you...and a few you might stir up all by yourself, too (take it from someone that has stirred up quite a few ). I told you you were in this position because you are the one strong enough, didn't I? Well, so far you've proven me right.
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