Too many trials come before my eyes, so many battles I've won! I face more temptations before I lay my body down to sleep. But I still thank my Creator who holds me under His wings. For He's the only one who truly loves me more than the people around me.

Before I go to sleep I try to let my loved ones know that I love them. And thank the Lord for everything that He's done for me.

But let me tell you this- And I hope you will remember it as long as you live. If I don't make it for tomorrows sunrise, please know that I have loved you all through hard times, good times, bad times, sinful times, and heavenly times.

When I open my eyes the next day, I thank my God for giving me another day for experiencing the things I didn't do yesterday. I also thank Him for the sunshine, rain, snow, wind, calm, cold or hot. But most of all, for holding my soul upright.

Jesse J. Igkurak