Lovely Day

When I wake up in the morning

I feel sunlight on my face

I prepare for another race

I talk with God at length

Because it gives me strength

My heart isn’t full of dread

Because I pray instead

God sends me on my way

And I know it’s going to be a lovely day

I face challenges of every kind

Faith gives me peace of mind

One thing is clear

God is always near

That’s the way it’ll always be

He brings out the best in me

I stand proudly

I don’t have to speak loudly

For in my own way

I know it’s going to be a lovely day

These Arms

These arms miss you

No matter what you do

I feel your presence every night

You’re my early morning light

You’re a blessing in disguise

You’re a wondering surprise

I think of what we could share

And the dreams we could dare

And realize what I feel is real

I live it with zeal

These arms miss your touch

It means so much

I think of you every day

I wouldn’t have it any other way

They fill me to the core

I want to give you more

You captured my heart

From the very start

In spite of our past

I make every moment last

You are everything

I miss the joy you bring

I’ll go for what I know

For these arms miss you so

Hold On

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Hold on to your faith

God works even when we don’t feel it

So don’t let the devil steal it

Hardships are really lessons

So let’s make some confessions

In the midst of the storm

You can break every norm

Just hold on to your faith

God will lead the way

Just pray every day

You’ll know where you stand

Just hold His unchanging hand

You’ll see your purpose

Come to the surface

If you hold on to your faith

The Battle

The battle rages in my soul

I search for what will make me whole

I search high and low

For what will help me grow

Sometimes I cry

Without understanding why

The battle continues

While I sing the blues

One thing has become clear

A loving, merciful God is near

He holds me close

When I need it most

He fights with me

He shows me what can be

As the battle rages on

I give God praise before it’s gone

He stays by my side

My gratitude I can’t hide

The battle isn’t meant to be easy

I’ve learned to trust God completely

He offers protection

And plenty of love and affection

The battle has its place

I know I’ll finish my race

God works morning, noon and night

He helps me fight the good fight

So I’ll stay on course

Without an ounce of remorse

For I’m back in the saddle

And God will help me fight the battle