So Stand

You are mine

You are many things to many people, but first of all, you are mine

I know you and made you

I understand your infirmities but more importantly your strength

I am with you in the valley but also in battle

Do not measure yourself with the measuring stick of others

Do not judge yourself with standards foreign to you

Do not walk in the shadow of someone else’s pursuits

For My Light and Life does not reach you there

Walk out boldly

Be ready to walk alone

That is where you’ll know my glory and power

My light brings warmth and vision

So walk boldly

Trust Me for the things you can’t yet see

For that is the path to your destiny

Be ready to walk at night, in the rain, even through the storms

I never leave you

I never forsake you

When you look closely you will always see My light and know you are safe

When you look around and see you are alone, do not fear

Alone is a good place to be with Me

Alone is where I love to talk to you

Where I show you mysteries and help you understand your path

Alone is also where you are vulnerable and frail

I know that

Without knowing your weakness you’ll never know My strength

Without feeling the darkness you’ll never really enjoy the light

Without fighting fear you’ll never see how free you are

Without the night you’ll never enjoy the fresh promises in a new day

Be strong.

You, my child, be strong

Stand your ground with grace and poise

You have been given land and it’s yours, so stand

Open your eyes, dare to look, and see the army of your victory

They will fight for you before you can draw a sword

The battle is Mine

You are Mine