My Answered Prayer

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I was seventeen, just a boy with dreams,

Walked through your door, not knowing what love means.

We were bonded then. You to me.

Then years later at Chico, outside the college gate, I made a pinky promise, sealing our fate.

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Through every season, through every test,

You showed your heart, you gave your best.

When I was far in Minnesota your faith reached me — You sent your love.

I love you, thank you, Ma.

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God knew I needed Ma, my heart, my guiding light,

Through every storm and every lonely night.

He gave me patience wrapped in grace,

A tender soul, a strong embrace.

Yes, God knew I needed you— my answered prayer, my love, Ma.

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I remember you drove your parent’s Oldsmobile to see me.

We went out to take pictures and had fun.

Months later I ask you to marry me and you said yes with joy.

We rode to Fresno in my Toyota Corolla happy as can be.

You sat beside me, you never asked why.

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In our early marriage your hard work and dedication pull us through.

You lifted us up and made me a better man.

Our love’s not luck — it’s heaven’s call,

A pinky promise that outlasts it all.

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God knew I needed you, my heart, my guiding light.

We had our first child, she was beautiful just like you. Shaleah was her name.

And through every storm and every challenge

He gave me patience wrapped in grace,

A tender soul, a strong embrace.

Yes, God knew I needed you — my answered prayer, my song. I love you, Ma.

Bridge

Now decades later, I still stand amazed,

By her strength, her kindness, her faithful ways.

Oh, such a woman of grace and courage.

If I could live a thousand more,

I’d choose her love forevermore.

I love you, Ma.

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God knew I needed Ma — oh, what a gift divine,

Through joy and tears, her heart’s been mine.

He gave me love that never fades,

A gospel story heaven made.

Yes, God knew I needed you.

My blessing all along. I love you, Ma.

Outro

So I thank the Lord above,

For this woman, my forever love.

God knew… I needed you

I love you, Ma.

Thank you for your love to me.

May God continue to bless you forever and ever.