The Blessing

Awaking every day

Accepting God’s way

Feeling His loving touch

Seeing how it means so much

Embarking on a new journey

Meant for you only

Learning as you go

Sharing everything you know

Sharing the love

That comes from heaven above

Finally finding solid ground

Sharing the joy you found

Planting the seeds

That lead to good deeds

Lifting your voice

As you begin to rejoice

Hearing God’s word

Sharing what you heard

Fulfilling the purpose

You see lying at the surface

Finding a safe space

To run your race

Learning to smile

Even laugh a little while

Filling your soul

With what makes you whole

Taking the time

To remember your prime

Making clear

What you hold dear

Doing a victory dance

When you get a chance

Seeing things set in stone

Knowing God won’t leave you alone

Facing naysayers

As you say your prayers

Seeing what you’ll gain

Through heartache and pain

Knowing what’s true

How God brought you through

Passing every test

Like all the rest

Learning to never pretend

Keeping the faith until the end

Knowing without stressing

Comes the blessing

Mama’s Hands

Mama’s hands held me close

She showed I mattered most

She offered the love

That comes from heaven above

She guided me every day

In her own special way

She made me see

What’s meant to be

She was the light

That shined day and night

She offered an encouraging word

That’s the best I’ve heard

She soothed me with her touch

Her touch meant so much

And she offered her affection

As well as protection

Mama’s hands taught me lessons

That became heartfelt confessions

Her voice went far

She helped me reach for a star

She turned me around

Put me on solid ground

She made me see my purpose

Lying at the surface

She showed me how to share

She showed me how to care

Her hands set me on the right path

Without suffering God’s wrath

She taught me to rejoice

Whenever I hear God’s voice

She offered something pure

She made me feel secure

She was one of a kind

She gave me peace of mind

She gave me strength

Whenever we talked at length

She set things in stone

She never left me alone

Mama’s hands

Showed where love stands

Skin I’m In

As I look in the mirror

Everything becomes clearer

I look as far as my eyes can see

I know what’s meant to be

The crown of my head

To the soles of my feet

Is where God and I meet

Faith eases the pain

It takes away the strain

I take things in stride

My gratitude I can’t hide

I embrace every journey

Knowing it’s meant for me only

Society I ignore

Cause God fills me to the core

I was made in the imagine of God

I offer Him a wink and nod

He fills my soul

He makes me whole

He helps me win

I’m proud of the skin I’m in

I reject old ways

I cherish all my days

Naysayers say what they will

But God gives me a thrill

I rest in my zone

I have standards of my own

My beauty is something to behold

My story will be told

God didn’t make a mistake

He knows what I can take

I carry life lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

I’m in a place

Filled with mercy and grace

I stand on solid ground

I share the joy I found

God helps me win

I’m proud of the skin I’m in

Sweet Dreams

I think of you every day

Wouldn’t have it any other way

I think of the journey

Meant for us only

And I can clearly see

It was meant to be

Every touch is golden

To God we’re beholden

It’s part of the plan

God reveals when He can

I long to hold you close

Cause bonding matters most

I think of your tender kiss

Something I’ll never miss

I long to hold your hand

Right where you stand

And I burst at the seams

In my sweet dreams

I want to look at you

Admire the things you do

I think of us sharing love

That comes from heaven above

I know what I feel is real

Too difficult to conceal

Every moment seems rare

It shows God is there

My thoughts fill me to the core

I long to give you more

They offer something pure

Make me feel safe and secure

I long to see you smile

Make you laugh a little while

I long to touch your heart

Where love should start

I long to hear your voice

The thought makes me rejoice

And I burst at the seams

In my sweet dreams

Answered Prayers

Talking with God every day

Knowing He’ll make a way

Seeing that faith is the key

To what’s meant to be

Falling and rising again

God showing us how to win

Facing all our fears

God wiping away the tears

Seeing a journey

Meant for us only

Being filled to the core

Seeing something hard to ignore

Hearing a word

That’s the best we’ve heard

Finding a place

Filled with mercy and grace

Seeing how we got through

Knowing what God can do

Seeing what’s meant for us

Finding that in God we trust

Finding solid ground

Turning our lives around

Feeling God’s affection

Having His protection

Being able to stand

As He holds our hand

Lifting one voice

As we begin to rejoice

God making clear

What He holds dear

Gaining strength during a storm

Breaking every norm

God setting souls free

Seeing what’s meant to be

Seeing what we’ve learned

All the stripes we’ve earned

Knowing what’s real

Too difficult to conceal

Finding a treasure

Beyond all measure

Seeing what’s in stone

Knowing we’re not alone

Ignoring naysayers

Focusing on answered prayers

Forever Young

Thinking of the past

Making precious moments last

Seeing how we made a way

Praising God every day

Reflecting on our years

Letting go of our fears

Remembering every journey

Meant for us only

Fulfilling the purpose

We saw rising to the surface

Listening to a word

That’s the best we’ve heard

God turning us around

Finally finding solid ground

Sharing all our dreams

Until we burst at the seams

Remembering all the laughter

As we begin a new chapter

Remembering who guides us

In God we trust

Seeing the lessons we learned

All the stripes we’ve earned

As we get older

We get a little bolder

While embracing what’s real

Too difficult to conceal

We stay on the right path

Without suffering God’s wrath

Blessings are granted

Seeds are planted

We give as good as we get

Without an ounce of regret

We learn to be still

While accepting God’s will

We’re absolutely sure

We feel safe and secure

We’re in our zone

God won’t leave us alone

He knows what we need

To help us succeed

He’s been there to share

He’s been there to care

While we enjoyed our youth

He told us the truth

We’ll be forever young