In The Raw

As I look at what’s on the surface

I can clearly see my purpose

It fits like a hand and glove

It feels like heaven above

It stays with me day and night

It burns by candlelight

God leads me during my journey

It’s meant for me only

As I face naysayers

I say my prayers

It calms and sooths me

It shows me who I can be

I suddenly find solid ground

I share the joy I found

I sit in peace

Peace I don’t want to release

Right or wrong

My faith keeps me strong

I make abundantly clear

What I hold dear

It fills my soul

It makes me whole

I make every moment last

I learn from the past

I remember what I saw

And it stays in the raw

Counting Blessings

We’re counting blessings one by one

Until the day is done

Every moment we rise

With the sun in our eyes

We look at God

Give Him a wink and a nod

Then we start a journey

Meant for us only

We smell a few roses

While striking a few poses

God makes it plain

We have a lot to gain

We’re counting blessings

Nothing could be better

We look at the land

As we hold God’s hand

We learn as we go

We share what we know

We take pride

In our one and only guide

We see the place

Filled with God’s grace

We find peace of mind

It’s one a kind

We cling to God’s word

It’s the best we ever heard

We feel God’s power

Hour after hour

And we continue counting blessings

Each and every day

In a special way

Stepping Stone

I’ve traveled a long distance

While taking the path of least resistance

I’ve been through the fire

Down to the wire

Searching for my name

I hung my head in shame

I’ve fallen and risen again

But God showed me how to win

I learned along the way

I cherished every day

I see I wasn’t alone

I’ve reached a stepping stone

I’ve struggled with fear

Until I learned God was near

Some thought I wouldn’t last

But I learned from the past

I’ve been weak

Until I heard God speak

Naysayers come and go

But naysayers have taught me to grow

I’ve learned about life

And how to avoid strife

I see I wasn’t alone

I’ve reached a stepping stone

I’ve been lost

Not knowing at what cost

God finally found me

And I’m where I’m suppose to be

I’ve been scorned

Had my heart torn

But God was there

To offer tender loving care

My heart and soul changed

My life was rearranged

I see I wasn’t alone

I’ve reached a stepping stone

And Love Goes On

We face each day

We accept God’s way

As we hold hands

Right where love stands

We clearly see

What’s meant to be

This is our journey

It’s meant for us only

To know each other is a pleasure

Beyond all measure

And love goes on

We’ve traveled far

Without getting a scar

We’ve become close

Closer than most

It’s God’s plan

We’ll do all we can

God is our guide

Our gratitude we can’t hide

Everything’s set in stone

God won’t leave us alone

Yes, it’s true

We’ve changed our point of view

And love goes on

When Tomorrow Comes

When tomorrow comes

We’ll feel God’s love

We’ll look at heaven above

We’ll cherish the day

We’ll accept God’s way

We’ll see something new

We’ll change our point of view

Our journey will begin

We’ll see how to win

We’ll find solid ground

We’ll share what we found

Nothing will remain the same

The world will know our name

We’ll look God in the eye

Without asking why

Cause we’ll be in a place

Filled with guidance and grace

We’ll look and find

Peace of mind

Naysayers we’ll ignore

Cause we’ll be filled to the core

And our voices we’ll raise

As we sing songs of praise

When tomorrow comes

Inside Your Love

I’m inside your love

It feels like heaven above

You hold me close

Cause I matter most

You utter words so clear

Things I love to hear

Life is grand

As you hold my hand

The seed has been planted

I don’t take it for granted

I’m inside your love

Where I want to be

You mean the world to me

This is a journey

Meant for us only

You brighten every day

I wouldn’t have it any other way

I lift my voice

As I begin to rejoice

Cause nothing can compare

To the bond we share

Right or wrong

I know where I belong

I see our purpose

Rising to the surface

And it feels like heaven above

While I’m lying inside your love