And I Talk to God

God says to me- You are strong now
  You may have to travel alone
I say to God -I need to follow the lessons
  I learn from my friend
God says to me - I may need him to do
 other work now
I say to God - I think he still has work to do
God says to me -Maybe he should stay but
  the pain may be great and the journey
  may be tough
I say to God -Let me be the one he needs
  like all the times I needed him in my struggles
So God allows us to travel some more, my friend
When others mistake your trials as a time to quit
I see your fierce drive to forge ahead
When I speak to God -He knows I see your spirit
  & your soul and the ideals you wish to give to
 family and friends
When I speak to God I realize I have never seen
  your mere physical presence but I see the eyes
  and spirit of a true friend who inspires me to be
  my best
When I speak to God I learn what the test of time
  does to our friendship -it endures and it keeps us
  both on a path to leave a legacy for our children
When I speak to God I ask Him to give you joy and
  happiness
When I speak to God I remind Him you are my hero
When I speak to God I ask Him to allow me the grace
  to be your hero when you need one.