Our journey is long and treacherous Pathways oft filled with diversion Dotted with weakness, sadness and thrill The path forth often winding and steep Fret with valleys and dangerous hills
Oft difficult to climb and to progress Draining our patience and strength Weakening and stressing our hearts As we climb toward elusive goals Striving together, yet more difficult apart
Not meant to traverse this path alone We join together as is in his plan To strengthen, to complement and befriend To hold to, to guide, lean on and love To help, to protect and defend
Two as one when it is meant to be Ne’re to traverse life’s dangers alone Joined by bonds forged in love Tied together in strength and grace To support and nurture with gift from above
Yet present, on the path is the edge So close and so sharp and always there To watch for, to avoid and prevent Threatening to divide and separate By things not at all heaven sent
Dear Jesus of this we pray… Guide us and strengthen our bond Help us together as we follow your call Keep us on your path, tightly joined Save us both from the dangerous fall
Guide us by your loving hand Safely toward the glow of your love Keep us together and heavenly bound Safely as children in your loving arms In childlike trust and purest love Joining you forever on holy ground