The Blessing

In the days before I even dreamed of a child
And in the nights before I knew your name
The Lord knew you; He meant you for me all the while
And now my life will never be the same

In His word He said He knit you together
He planned your smile and every hair on your head
His love for you is so infinite and tender
He gave His son to stand in your stead

You are a blessing
It is an honor
That the Lord has given me to you
So I will cherish my wonderful blessing,
For that's the work the Lord has given me to do.

And though it seemed impossible to bear the time
It stretched so long, seeming endless in its span
When they gave me you and I finally knew that you were mine
I saw it clear: the perfection of God's plan.

You are a blessing
It is an honor
That the Lord has given me to you.
So I will cherish, and remember
The Lord's love for me when I look at you.