You are the Shepherd of my soul.
You bind up my wounds
when I have been hurt by the dangers I have faced.
When I cannot walk,
You carry me around Your neck,
close to Your heart.
You clean up all my messiness,
making me clean in Your sight.
You do not prod or poke;
You gently lead me
to the places I need to go.
You fight my battles
when I am too weak to stand,
keeping me safe close to Your heart.
When You hold me
I feel the beat of Your heart,
safe from all harm,
protected in the arms of love.
You pen me in,
not to take away my freedom,
but to provide protection.
When I run,
You fight to bring me back.
You provide everything I need.
My Shepherd holds my heart
in His hands,
safe and secure.
When I thirst,
You lead me to still waters,
watching my every step
until You guide me safely home again.
Who is there besides You?
What do I have if I do not have You?
You are all I need
my shelter,
the love that draws near,
not the love that pushes me away.
And when my time is done,
You will take me home
to peace and freedom,
to dwell with You forever.
Because the Shepherd holds me close to His heart, nothing in heaven or earth can steal me from His hands.