You were there...I just didn't see You.

I was too blind.

I was walking, and You walked behind me.

I started running, and You ran behind me.

Until, suddenly, You were in front of me.

I shut my eyes as You told me to look at you.

I covered my ears as You called my name.

I didn't want You...but You wanted me....

Deep down, I was cold and dead.

Until You touched me...

I didn't love You, but You loved me.

I fought to get free from Your embrace.

Until I knew I could fight no more.

As I walked, You walked with me.

As I ran, You ran with me.

As I shut my eyes, You looked at me.

As I covered my ears, You called my name.

As I fought, You embraced me.

As I collapsed, You held me.

As I wept, You comforted me.

As I sobbed, You cradled me.

As I cried I was sorry, You forgave me.

All the times I'd rejected You, You had loved me.

I whispered, "Father."

You whispered, "Daughter."

I whispered, "Daddy."

You whispered, "Child."

I whispered, "Thank you..."

You whispered, "Welcome home."

I whispered, "Don't leave me..."

You whispered, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee."

Once again, I whispered, "Thank you."

And You said, "Now, my daughter, follow me."

And now, to this very day, I say with triumph and joy, six words:

"I AM A CHILD OF GOD."

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