I did not know His love before, The way I know it now. I could not see my need for Him, My pride would not allow. I had it all, without a care, The "self-sufficient" lie. My path was smooth, my sea was still, Not a cloud was in my sky.  I thought I knew His love for me, I thought I'd seen His grace, I thought I did not need to grow, I thought I'd found my place. But then the way grew rough and dark, The storm clouds quickly rolled; The waves began to rock my ship, I found I had no hold. The ship that I had built myself Was made of foolish pride. It fell apart and left me bare, With nowhere else to hide I had no strength or faith to face The trials that lay ahead, And so I simply spoke His name And bowed my weary head.  His loving arms enveloped me, And then He helped me stand. He said, "You still must face this storm, But I will hold your hand." So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain. I could not see the light of day Or when I'd smile again.  Yet through the pain and endless tears, My faith began to grow. I could not see it at the time, But my light began to glow. I saw God's love in a brand new light, His grace and mercy, too. For only when all self was gone Could Jesus' love shine through. © © © Author Unknown © © © James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Luke 1:50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 
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