Grand Rising

I awaken to the morning sun

I count my blessings

Each and every one

I say a silent prayer

And I see God is there

I proceed with my day

As He leads the way

I take nothing for granted

I water the seeds He planted

I take life lessons with me

I see what’s meant to be

I fall and rise again

But faith helps me win

I smell the roses while I can

I know it’s part of God’s plan

That helps me grow

And I share what I know

No matter what I do

Nothing will change my point of view

That shouldn’t be surprising

As I thank God for a grand rising

Turning Point

We’ve traveled a great distance

While showing little resistance

The love was true

It carried us through

We had a lot to say

We prayed every day

Right or wrong

Faith kept us strong

Some thought we wouldn’t last

But we learned from the past

As we look into each others eyes

It comes as no surprise

That God had a plan

He said yes we can

Everything we feel

Is what we should reveal

We’re on solid ground

Thanks to the joy we’ve found

We have no regrets

Life is as good as it gets

We can stand proudly

As we proclaim loudly

That we’ve reached our turning point

From The Shadows

From the shadows I rise

It should come as no surprise

I go through the fire

To obtain what I desire

Life isn’t always fair

But my God is there

He gives me strength

Whenever I talk with Him at length

From the shadows I rise

Like an ocean wave

Faith gives me what I crave

I ignore the naysayers

As I say my prayers

I’m on a mission

I have clear vision

Nothing’s going to stop me

I’ll be the best I can be

From the shadows I rise

Look in my eyes

There’s a wonder to behold

My story will be told

Right or wrong

I know where I belong

I’ll keep going

While knowing

God planted the seed

That’s a blessing indeed

While seeing life in its splendor

My joy I won’t surrender

I’ll take the blows

As I emerge from the shadows

Place To Be

I searched high and low

For something to help me grow

What can I say

I lost my way

I wanted more

Something to fill me to the core

Then God came along

And taught me to be strong

Now everyone can see

I’m in the place to be

I’ve traveled far and wide

My mileage I can’t hide

I learned valuable lessons

While making confessions

I looked around

For solid ground

God led me in the right direction

With plenty of protection

It’s plain to see

I’m in the place to be

I was all alone

Trying to find my zone

I had to learn why

Life made me cry

It was a journey

Meant for me only

God planted the seed

And that’s a blessing indeed

Now I can see

I’m in the place to be

A Letter To A King

Dear Dr. King

We honor you in a special way

By saying happy birthday

With crystal clear vision

You set out on a mission

You spread love across the land

With the palm of your hand

You had no fear

Cause you knew God was near

You stayed strong

While seeking to right every wrong

You made the world rejoice

With the sound of your voice

You stuck to your principles

As you collected small miracles

They were your guide

You saw no reason to hide

Your faith was the key

You knew what had to be

Then everything ended

You never pretended

You went home

You didn’t have time to roam

You left a legacy behind

It’s stays on the mind

So in our own way

We want to say

Happy birthday

Every Time

Every time I pray

Every time I lose my way

Every time I’m unsure

Every time I’m insecure

Every time I let go

Every time I grow

Every time I share

Every time I need tender loving care

You’re right there

Every time I dream

Every time things aren’t what they seem

Every time I get weak

Every time I hear my heart speak

Every time I fall

Every time I call

Every time I’m lonely

Every time I start another journey

You’re right there

Every time I wake

Every time I make a mistake

Every time I have something to hold

Every time my story is told

Every time I’m filled with doubt

Every time I work things out

Every time I’m alone

Every time something’s set in stone

You’re right there