The Kindred of the Eternal

Learn to be strong,
for weakness
defrauds
both you
and me.

Learn to be strong,
for there are those
who would control you
if you let them.

Learn to be strong,
for there are enemies
of my spiritual government
who would harm you.

Learn to be strong,
for weakness
begets fear,
and fear
begets suffering. ›

Not the strength
of the lion,
but the guileless innocency
of the lamb.
Not the wild might
of the bull,
but the gentle power
of the ox.

For I have called you
to serve me
in defense of my creation,
and require
that you be fit
for such work,
my little one.

And I will help you
learn to be strong
through every step and lesson,
through every difficulty and snare,
through every hardship and tragedy,
till my greatness be found,
and your peace
floweth as a river.

In your strength
throughout every facet
of your character
is your health,
your freedom,
your happiness,
and all my little ones
take comfort
and shelter
in your dominion.