I've loved and lost so many times, My heart could stand no more. And just when I thought I'd not find love, There you were, knocking at the door. I struggled, should I let her in? Should I risk the pain? But, oh how right it felt this time, I had everything to gain. So I took a chance and laid my heart Bare, open, for you to see. God answered my fervent prayers, I thought, This is the one for me. I can't describe the joy I feel, Just being by your side. And the intensity of my love for you Is something I cannot hide. Your touch, your kiss, your warm embrace, They thrill my very soul, With so much joy and happiness, My life is now made whole! Your voice, it soothes me, makes me smile, Is music to my ears. And when I'm wrapped up in your arms, It takes away my fears. I questioned God, "Why take so long To bring my love around? Why was it not many years ago That love such as this I found?" I heard him gently say, "My child, You had so much to learn, Before you could appreciate, That for which you yearned. You had to grow and realize, On Me you could depend, To provide for you your every need, Before your pain could end. Please understand, my heart it ached, To see you suffer, dear. I had to turn away each time, You shed another tear. But with each broken heart, you see, You've learned so very much. And now you're ready for this love, Your tender heart to touch." I thought about the things He spoke Unto my heart right then, And realized He was so right, To send you now, not then. For now I can appreciate, You so much more, my love. And I know deep within my soul, You were sent from Him above. To share my life, my hopes, my dreams, My laughter and my tears, As I will share yours, too as we, Walk softly through the years. Now every night as I lay down, And pray to Him above, I say a special prayer of thanks, For giving me your love.