Open Door

As we walk through the open door

Our souls are filled to the core

We see the plan

God will reveal when He can

We cherish the day

We accept God’s way

We see our purpose

Rise to the surface

We find a place

Filled with mercy and grace

We see the work of God

We offer a wink and nod

We know where we stand

As we hold God’s hand

We keep our eyes

On our wonderful prize

And we let go of fear

Cause we know God is near

As we walk through the open door

We see what matters more

We turn ourselves around

We rest on solid ground

We gain strength

As we talk at length

We see what we’ve learned

We see the stripes we’ve earned

We learn to look ahead

Without an ounce of dread

We search our hearts

We see where love starts

We see faith is the key

To what’s meant to be

We see our guiding light

We follow it day and night

And every moment means more

When we walk through the open door

In Full Bloom

We travel every day

As we accept God’s way

We learn valuable lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

We fall then rise again

As we learn how to win

We ignore our naysayers

As we say our prayers

We let love flow

Then share what we know

We plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

Our bond is real

Too difficult to conceal

We move without fear

Cause God almighty is near

Life gets better

As we embrace it to the letter

And while in our room

We see we’re in full bloom

We remember who we are

As we reach for a star

We feel God’s power

Hour after hour

We follow our guiding light

Both day and night

We learn to stand

As we hold God’s hand

We keep going

All while knowing

What we have is real

Too difficult to conceal

We learn to live

We learn to give

We learn to love

As we look at heaven above

Our smiles are wide

Our pride we can’t hide

We follow the word

That’s the best we’ve heard

And as we sit in our room

We see we’re in full bloom

Hands To Heaven

We raise our hands to heaven

In a silent prayer

Thanking God for being there

We reflect on the journey

Meant for us only

We thank God for offering strength

Whenever we talk at length

Our faith takes us far

Without leaving a scar

God offers us affection

As well as protection

Right or wrong

We know where we belong

We’ve passed every test

Just like all the rest

We’ve found a place

Filled with mercy and grace

We’ve learned to smile

Even laugh a little while

We raise our hands to heaven

Cause our faith means everything

We see what it can bring

God lifts us up

Then fills our cup

He shows us something pure

He makes us feel secure

Our faith is a treasure

Beyond all measure

One thing is clear

Faith removed our fear

We can stand

While holding God’s hand

God answers our call

Whenever we fall

We see our purpose

Rising to the surface

Life gets better

As we embrace it to the letter

We lift one voice

As we begin to rejoice

Every moment means more

And fills us to the core

As we raise our hands to heaven

The Little Things

The little things

Show what life brings

Awaking every day

Then accepting God’s way

Sharing the love

That comes from heaven above

Holding hands

Right where faith stands

Sharing our dreams

Until we burst at the seams

Our bond getting stronger

As our days get longer

Hearing an encouraging word

That’s the best we’ve heard

Seeing what’s meant for us

Knowing in God we trust

And sharing life lessons

That are now confessions

The little things

Mean so much more

Cause they fill us to the core

Finding a place

Filled with mercy and grace

Knowing what we can take

With every step we make

Seeing our purpose

Rise to the surface

Turning ourselves around

Then settling on solid ground

Cherishing the blessings granted

Watering the seeds we’ve planted

Sharing what we’ve learned

Seeing the stripes we’ve earned

Seeing what’s in stone

Realizing we’re not alone

Giving as good as we get

With very little regret

Feeling God’s affection

Having His protection

Learning as we go

Sharing all the things we know

Knowing what we have is rare

Showing how much we care

And appreciating the joy life brings

Through the little things