Several weeks ago, I was trying to go to sleep and the words of this poem came to me. I would turn on the light, write them down, turn off the light, and try and go back to sleep. Then it would happen again. So again I would turn on the light, write the next lines down, turn off the light, and try and go back to sleep. I think I had half of it written before I was finally able to sleep! Several days later I took advantage of some quiet time (rare with four kids!) to finish it. I have had many trials in my life and I know the best way to face them is through prayer and turning to the Savior, even when you don’t want to. Whoever this poem may be for, take courage. The Lord loves you and is on your side helping you each step of the way!
Savior, may I lean on you,
Will you help and pull me through?
Can I lay upon your breast
And will you help me through the rest?
Savior, will you hold me tight
Keep me close and shine your light?
For I can’t make it through this night
Unless I have you in my sight.
Savior, will this ever end?
Will my heartbreak ever mend?
Will I ever make it to
A place where I am just like you?
Savior, how did you make it through
The hard times that were placed on you?
How did you bear the pain and grief
Of everyone I’ll ever meet?
Savior, will you teach me how
To make it through the day somehow?
Teach me how to win the fight
And not give in to fear or fright.
Savior, can you help me love,
Be kind and good like Father above?
Help me always make good choices
And not listen to the worldly voices.
Savior will you ever know
How glad I am you help me grow?
That by my side you always stay
Anytime of any day.
Savior, what can I do
To help others to draw close to you?
How can I help them see your face
And feel your peace and love and grace?
Savior, is there any way
That I can pay you back someday?
For all the things you’ve done for me –
The person that you help me be.
Savior, help me do thy will,
Listen to the Voice so still.
Give me courage ever more
To face whatever is in store.
Savior, help me always do
Exactly what you need me to.
For when my life is all complete
Next to you is where I want my seat.