I Am One

I am one.
But they are many.
Their smiles bold, spirits bright.
They are brave.
Stand up each day to win their fight.
They are strong.
Carrying on through all,
All that is right and much that is wrong.
They are beauty.
Honest joy, simple hope.
And yet they hurt, they need.
Each moment is a battle,
A will to survive.
And I, I am just one.

I am one.
Not enough to save them all.
But You are faithful to sustain...
I am tired.
Not awake enough to take it all in.
But I have been given a snapshot of all You are....
I am small.
Not big enough to do your work.
But You asked me to follow...
I am scared.
Not brave enough to take a leap.
But one step at a time I find in you...
I am weak.
Not strong enough to carry the weight of all I have seen.
But in it I boast to show You great...
Yet, I am willing.
Not enough for the work to be done.
But I am one.