My Loving Heavenly Father

My loving heavenly father gracious and merciful thanks for protection rest and sleep I come and bow before you now as you love me as one of your sheep Give me strength and grace for today to walk with you privileged beyond degree help me to be in step along your way open my eyes Lord show me to see Thank you, Lord, for living in me for your holy spirit being my guide show me your will for this life so I know that in you I constantly abide Praise your holy name for your presence keeping me looking ahead no matter what despite the ills and struggles of life being thankful for your purpose to be taught Keep me on your upward path being faithful to the finish no matter when thank you, father, for saving me eternity bound forever glory amen!