My Sister and My Friend

by Lucy M. Young

Dear Lord, I thank you for my sister,
My best and very special friend.
Her love and understanding
Have helped me through so many difficulties.
Her steadfast faith in me
Has forced me to become a better person
Than I ever dreamed I could be.

Her quiet courage and serene acceptance
Of everything life heaps upon her shoulders
Have ever been an inspiration to me;
But often she has been misunderstood,
For her tranquility when faced with tragedy
Has been misinterpreted as coldness;
But, Lord, You know the hidden tenderness and love
She feels for all her family and friends,

Dear Lord, watch over her, my sister and my friend.
Protect and comfort her,
And bless her with Your love.
Grant her the happiness she so deserves,
And hold her safely in Your loving arms.