You and I

I am the only one who's been the I
who's lived inside of me, lo, all these years,
no other's seen the world from my own eye,
and none has felt my joy or known my tears.

You've sheltered me, O God, wherever I go,
sometimes I've been myself, sometimes Your tool,
I've been protected all this time, I know,
by family, church, my government and school.

Of course, You've helped from inside me, it's true,
and outside when I think I'm on my own,
whatever I've done, it's always been with You,
inside and out, I've never been alone.

I thank You, Lord, for all You've done for me,
may we make me who You want me to be.

                                  -- by Pete Voelz       4/09