"Haven't always been..."

I haven't always known Him to be,
although He has always known me.
I haven't always let Him near,
although He has always held me dear.

I haven't always trusted Him to do what's right,
Although He has always kept my best interests in sight.
I haven't always prayed like I should pray,
Although He has always has me in mind every day.

I haven't always walked with him side by side,
Although He has always been there in which to confide.
I haven't always said hi just say to say hi,
Although He has never told me goodbye.

I haven't always remembered Him outside my hour of need
Although when I am down - he guides me, ready to lead.
I haven't always remembered not to sin,
Although He always invites me to be on the team that will win.

I haven't always thanked him for his helping hand
Although he still reaches it out when we walk on the sand*
I haven't always been what he desired me to be,
Although he has always been everything to me.


*Reference to a poem titled "Footprints in the Sand"