My Trainer is Good

When my knees hit the ground and my head bowed in pain,
I spoke with my trainer to ask him again,
“Why does this need to be so hard to bear?
If you give me a break, then I’ll know that you care.

"I asked you to help me grow faster and stronger
But now I’m not sure I can take this much longer.
For this feels like weakness, not strength, like you said.
Can this training really turn out for my good?”

Then he lifted my chin and he looked in my eyes
And his hint of a smile took me by surprise.
And he said, “What you feel now is only the start
Of the growth of your body, your mind, and your heart.

"For pain means you’re growing and weakness is good
And right now you’d thank me if you understood
That suff'ring is simply the one way to glory,
That vict'ry is sure at the end of this story,

"And one day you’ll reach it if you can endure.
The path may be hard but there’s none more secure.
So follow me now and I’ll help you get there
To the place where your joy will be beyond compare.”

Then he reached out to me to take hold of his hand,
So I did and his strength made me able to stand.
When he gave me instructions, I did what he said,
And I have no regrets, for my Trainer is good.

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