Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Loyal Friend

Dear friend we've walked this road
Step by step He's lit our paths
His swinging lantern guiding our feet
Shepherds voice calling, "Follow Me"

Dear friend our songs resonate
Heart strings plucked by the same Mistral
Each dissonant past brought into peace 
Tuned by the author and sustainer of faith

We love because He first loved us
Loving my neighbor like I love my own soul
Two is better than one 
'Cause when I'm down you prod me on
Loyal friend with your faithful heart
Knit with the melody in my soul

Dear friend — my sister in faith
Don't you know you've pulled me through
Pointing me to His high road with your face full of grace
Wiping my tears with understanding

We love because He first loved us
Loving my neighbor like I love my own soul
Two is better than one 
'Cause when I'm down you prod me on
Loyal friend with your faithful heart
Knit with the melody in my soul

No we haven't reached our goal
But you're there alongside for as long as He gives
Forging on together each toward our high calling
This journey of a thousand miles 
We're charting step by step


© Jena Rutan 2015. All rights reserved. 
Scripture references are from the NASB.