Prayer of a Lion

Steven Curtis Chapman - "Warrior"

Lord,
I am King,
that is the law.
You know that it is difficult
to wear a crown.
Some people, in their leadership,
recommend love.
How naïve!
I know how to rule
over the creatures,
they have respect
only for strength.
Let us say
that fear is good.
And for me
to make the plain tremble
with my roar,
how delightful!
Yet
I would not do anything baseless
or mean.
I know the price of a noble heart.
That is why,
Lord,
I love Your grace
and try to measure up to it.
        ~ Carmen Bernos de Gasztold