These Hands

These hands feel your heart

They’ll never tear it apart

They feel the love

That comes from heaven above

They can touch your soul

They feel what makes life whole

They feel a place

Filled with mercy and grace

They feel the journey

Meant for two only

They build every day

They fold when I pray

They can hold you close

Like you matter most

And plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

These hands feel a treasure

Beyond all measure

They can paint a smile

That will last awhile

They can catch you when you fall

They’ll be there when you call

They can go far

When reaching for a star

They can heal

They know what to reveal

They are strong

Be they right or wrong

They show what’s true

They can change a point of view

They can turn you around

Put you on solid ground

Restore what was old

Give you something to hold

Provide some direction

As well as protection

And do a victory dance

When they get a chance

They know where God stands

These hands

The Gift

The gift fills every day

It’s sitting down to pray

It’s the true love

That comes from heaven above

It’s the special place

Filled with mercy and grace

It’s a special moment with God

Giving Him a wink and nod

It’s a warm smile

That last quite awhile

It’s holding someone close

Cause they matter most

It’s starting a new chapter

Filled with joy and laughter

And learning to let go

Of what you used to know

The gift is something rare

It says God is always there

It sets things in stone

It never leaves you alone

It has a power

You feel hour after hour

It is the purpose

You see lying at the surface

It fills the soul

With what makes life whole

It’s the God given journey

Meant for you only

It’s the lessons learned

The stripes earned

It’s the removal of fear

What you hold dear

It’s learning from the past

Making every moment last

It’s hearing a word

That’s the best you’ve heard

It’s life getting better

Cause you embrace it to the letter

It’s something that gives you a lift

It’s called the gift

Still Standing

We’ve been shamed

We’ve been defamed

We’ve been scorned

Had our hearts torn

We’ve gotten lost

Didn’t know at what cost

We’ve fallen very far

While trying to reach a star

We’ve struggled with fear

Didn’t know God was near

We’ve searched high and low

For all the things we know

And longed for peace of mind

Which is hard to find

We’ve had a hard landing

But we’re still standing

We’ve forgotten what we could get

Been filled with regret

We’ve been extremely weak

Couldn’t even speak

We’ve looked for a word

That’s the best we’ve heard

We’ve wondered where to begin

Didn’t think we could win

We’ve had to cry

Didn’t understand why

We’ve searched for a place

Filled with mercy and grace

We’ve longed for affection

As well as protection

We’ve tried to start a chapter

Filled with joy and laughter

We’ve tried to turn ourselves around

As we searched for solid ground

We’ve longed to smile

Even laugh a little while

We’ve faced our naysayers

While saying our prayers

We’ve had a hard landing

But we’re still standing

Glory

God fills every day

In a very special way

He fills the soul

He makes life whole

He grants blessings galore

Then offers us more

He ordains every journey

Just for us only

He fills our darkest hour

With His undeniable power

He provides a place

Filled with mercy and grace

He takes us far

Without leaving a scar

And He has a plan

He’ll reveal when He can

His will is always clear

He removes our fear

God’s love is real

Something He doesn’t conceal

He is the light

We follow day and night

His love stays with us

In Him we trust

He is a wonder to behold

He’s a story untold

He turned us around

Put us on solid ground

His word keeps us going

It keeps us knowing

How amazing he is for sure

He offers something pure

He gives us strength

Whenever we talk at length

He is the savior

That gives us favor

He moves our hearts

Where everything starts

He lifts us up

He fills our cup

And that’s the story

Filled with God’s glory