Someone like You

Someone who is gentle, Jesus...
with a spirit that is meek when it needs to be
and does not lift a hand in anger or dispute, but rather
lowers it to his side, and holds mine gently.

Someone who is strong, Jesus...
not only in body but in mind, willing and able
and fights to stand with strength that draws from you, and
holds his ground when the world can only crumble.

Someone who is pleasant, Jesus...
the kind of person that one would long to be around
and fills a room with echoing laughter and expressive smiles
letting harmony, happiness in voice resound.

Someone who is near, Jesus...
when the shadows fold in around us like arms
and we cannot see before our eyes, what is to come next
to hold me still, and keep us from earthly harm.

Someone who is patient, Jesus...
with the gift of ability to hold on and wait
and does not lose faith in what is to come, in knowing
You will not let anything come a moment too late.

Someone who is diligent, Jesus...
under the beating sun as he works his land
knowing it is an absolute blessing, as he feels the daily struggle
and the rich, warm soil beneath his hands.

Someone who is bold, Jesus...
in declaring the reason he has to live
and making known the joy that comes from You
all You’ve given for him to go and give.

Someone who is loving, Jesus...
of me, his friend and forever his own
and of You, his Lord and first love of all
bind us together and lead us home.

Someone like You, Jesus.