I really want to hold your hand

I want to hide you in my arms

I want to protect you from the hardship

Yet I know I can’t.

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I want to shield you from the struggle

I want to close you in my heart

I want to closet you safely

Yet I know I can’t

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The struggle will build you

The process will change you

The tears will clarify you

You will grow

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The questions will add depth

The fear will be overcome

The drama will strengthen you

You will grow

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The conversations will push you

The honesty will blow things up

The depth will shock you

You will grow

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Do not fear the process

Do not give up on the way

Do not doubt the outcome

You will grow

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I can’t shield you

But I will walk wit you

I can’t hide you

But I will pray for you

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Even when I am far

Even when you don’t see me

Even when I am silent

Papa is there

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Even when it feels dark

Even when you feel alone

Even when nothing seems cool

Papa is there

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He is our HOPE

He is our STRENGTH

He is our ANCHOR

He is our ALL