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The Greatest Thing I Can Do For You is To Guide You To Jesus

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By Heather Newmyer

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Dear little one,

I met a friend.

Some say He is invisible . . . but not to worry, He lives here inside my heart.

He knows me in ways I don’t know myself, and He promises we’ll never part.

He is strong when I am weak, and He makes me brave when I feel small.

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I don’t have to be afraid when He’s around, for I know He’ll catch my fall.

Even in my darkest moments, His light will guide me through.

He is my best friend, my strength, my rock, and He always knows the right thing to do.

This friend of mine, He isn’t choosy–He loves the sinner, the meek, the blind.

He tells us we only have to ask, seek, and knock, and we will find.

He is the greatest love that ever was, for before time existed the Father knew.

He would send His only Son to die so all who love Him could live, including me and you.

I am here to tell you that this friend of mine, He isn’t just for me.

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The greatest thing I can do as your parent is to guide you and help you see.

He is waiting to be your friend, too and loves you more than I could describe.

He will never fail you, never leave you—He will always be by your side.

This friend of mine, dear little one, is not a friend you have to look for.

You see, you already have Him, right here on the inside.

So talk to Him any time you want, some people call this prayer.

Tell Him the good, the bad, the ugly, nothing you say or do will make Him scared.

Remember He loves you and He wants you to love Him, too.

Remember He is always there for you and wants what is best for you.

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I have waited long enough to introduce this friend, so without further ado . . .

His name is above any other name.

His name is Jesus.

And He will always love you.

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Heather Newmyer

Heather Newmyer is a former City Planner who focused on sustainable development. She now stays at home with her son Lucas and works from home part-time as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. She is married to her husband, Brandon where they currently live in their hometown in beautiful Virginia. She is an animal lover and loves her rescue hound dog Copper. She enjoys music, singing and playing piano, being outdoors, hiking, and Mexican food. She loves God, her family and friends and is thankful for this adventure called motherhood.

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The Greatest Thing I Can Do For You is To Guide You To Jesus

Even in my darkest moments, His light will guide me through.

The greatest thing I can do as your parent is to guide you and help you see.

Remember He loves you and He wants you to love Him, too.

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