Love's Fortitude

Love gives me strength I did not know I had,
the courage to be patient, gentle, kind,
to not get angry and not to stay mad,
instead God’s grace and peace to keep in mind.

Love does not send some evil end to others,
not violence, revenge, nor striking fear,
not seeing them as enemies, but brothers,
but mercy show and wipe away the tears.

Love’s fortitude does not reside in pride,
not the almighty I, nor first is me,
to see God deified, not be defied,
and live the courage of humility.

Almighty Lord of love, Your strength is true,
so for love’s fortitude, I turn to You.