The Prayer

The world spins faster and faster

As every minute flies on by

It gets heavier on my shoulders

With every tear and heavy sigh

Some days I can't get out of bed

Some days I want to hide

I forget the most important thing:

That you are always at my side

You sent your only son for me

For me he died upon the cross

The greatest act of true pure love

That within me's often lost

I don't remember as much as I should

How deeply your love flows

Or just how strong you care for me

Or how you help me grow

Through the raging howling thunderstorms

Through dark and starless nights

You never leave my hurting side

Your love makes everything alright

Each time I fall you pick me up

When I cry you dry my tears

In the dead of the night as the wind howls by

You hear my voice and answer my prayers

I'm sorry I'm not a better daughter

I'm sorry I often forget you

But I promise to do much better now

I promise to thee I'll stay true

I promise to count my blessings more

And to give thanks for all you've given me

I promise to stop forgetting they love

And to spend more time on my knees

So Father, Father hear my prayer

And watch me from above

Let thy Spirit fill my heart

And cloak me in thy love

Help your light to shine from me

And be an example unto all

Grant me strength in all my days

And continue to lift me when I fall