Be With Me, Lord

by Lucy M. Young

Dear Lord, be with me as I face this day.
Strengthen my battered faith, remove all doubt.
Just let me feel Your loving presence near.
Let all my fear and care be put to rest,

For, Lord, I am uncertain of my way -
Beset by fear and weakness, wracked with pain,
I stumble often as I struggle on.
My feeble strivings seemingly in vain.

Walk with me, Lord, and hold my trembling hand.
Direct my faltering footsteps, make me strong.
Renew, refresh, revitalize my spirit,
And fill my heavy heart with glorious song.

For with Your love and guidance, Lord, my life
Takes on new meaning, gladness fills my heart;
My wavering pathway takes a new direction,
And fear and doubt and weakness all depart.

My ever loving Lord, my friend in need,
I thank You for this great new lease on life -
For greater faith, for casting out my doubt,
And keeping me serene through storm and strife.