A Quick Thanks to God

I'm one who felt the desire to thank God for helping me out. So I wrote a poem to him. : )

I thank you,

For you have saved me.

You have brought me from the pit of distress.

I gave my heart to you long ago,

And now I shall give you my best.

I myself did doubt

that the yearning of my heart you'd notice;

And that you'd rescue me from the darkness of the light,

I did not know it.

My voice I shall raise to you,

For your name is great!

I am humbled by your kindness,

I shall speak of this in the gates.

I shall laud your name in times of darkness and distress,

I shall not forget your kindness,

or that to your mercies I owe my very breath.

I who have disowned you too many times in the past,

I cannot petition you,

For nothing shall I ask.

But this one honor I do seek: The privilege to laud your name,

The power to take pride in shame,

To not be beaten down in spirit,

The way they'd beat a man.

Please, my great father, my kindest friend

My strong arm whom is grasping my right hand,

Please oh loving One, for you help me take a stand.