The Word

The word is real

Too difficult to conceal

It’s spoken every day

As God shows us the way

It moves the heart and soul

It makes life whole

It offers perfect peace

The heart won’t release

It sets things in stone

It never leaves us alone

It builds us up

It fills every cup

It offers something pure

It makes us feel secure

It’s part of every journey

Meant for us only

It teaches us how to live

It teaches us how to give

It teaches us how to love

Just like heaven above

It keeps us on track

It gives us what we lack

And it travels far

As it heals every scar

The word is a guide

Our gratitude we can’t hide

It teaches lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

It fills the home

Where our souls can roam

It builds the dreams

That make us burst at the seams

It offers moments of pleasure

Beyond all measure

It gives us strength

As we talk with God at length

It helps us look ahead

Without an ounce of dread

Cause God set our path

Without unleashing His wrath

It moves every heart

It shows us where to start

It rests in a place

Filled with mercy and grace

It’s all we’ve ever heard

The word

Out Of The Dark

As I face today

I see God made a way

I was feeling weak

Until I heard God speak

I wondered what was for me

Until I saw what’s meant to be

I got turned around

But God put me on solid ground

I grappled with doubt

Until God worked things out

I ignored my naysayers

While saying my prayers

Cause God set my path

Without unleashing His wrath

I passed the last test

Just like all the rest

Life has gotten better

Cause I embrace it to the letter

I see the blessings granted

I water the seeds I planted

I know what I hold

My story will be told

I’m on the move

I have nothing to prove

I’m coming out of the dark

I’ve been down

Had my smile turned into a frown

Until God healed my soul

Then made my life whole

I’ve been unsure

I’ve felt insecure

Until my divine purpose

Rose to the surface

I’ve been torn

I’ve been scorned

I’ve been shamed

I’ve been defamed

Until I started anew

I feel like morning dew

I’ve learned to dream

Strange though it may seem

I’m filled to the core

God will give me more

I hang on God’s word

Cause that’s all I’ve heard

I’m coming out of the dark

Survivor

I’ve traveled every day

With God leading the way

I’ve been shamed

I’ve been defamed

I’ve been scorned

Had my heart torn

I’ve gotten turned around

Until I found solid ground

I’ve been unsure

Until faith made me feel secure

I’ve gained strength

After talking with God at length

I’ve fallen and risen again

Knowing with faith I’d win

I’ve searched my soul

Until God made me whole

I’ve carried life lessons

That became heartfelt confessions

I’ve looked straight ahead

While filled with dread

Until God set my path

Without unleashing His wrath

I’ve grappled with doubt

Until God worked things out

I’m a survivor

I’ve been down

Had my smile turned into a frown

Until God set things in stone

Reminded me I’m not alone

I’ve wondered what’s for me

Until I saw what’s meant to be

I’ve been in the cold

Until I found something to hold

I’ve ran my race

In a safe and secure place

I’ve faced my naysayers

While saying my prayers

I’ve held my faith close

Cause faith matters most

I’ve wondered what’s by design

Until I saw everything was fine

I’ve gotten a name

I’ve let go of my shame

I’ve learned what to ignore

As God filled me to the core

I’m a survivor

A Quiet Place

There is a quiet place

Filled with mercy and grace

Where faith fills the soul

And every life is made whole

Where peace is at the core

Before God offers us more

Where hearts run free

And God reveals what’s meant to be

Where unconditional love

Comes from heaven above

Where our divine purpose

Lies at the surface

Where we rest on solid ground

Then share the joy we found

Where we do a victory dance

After our second chance

Where words lift us up

God fills our cup

Where our life lessons

Become heartfelt confessions

Where we get stronger

As our journey gets longer

And we reach our peak

Whenever we hear God speak

There is a quiet place

Where we run our race

A place where we pass every test

Just like all the rest

Where we share a smile

That lasts quite a while

Where we hold our faith close

Cause faith matters most

Where we move without fear

Cause God almighty is near

Where we learn to stand

As we hold God’s hand

Where God removes every cloud

Every moment makes us proud

Where we see what we hold

As our story is told

Where God reveals His plan

As only He can

A quiet place