Turn Me Around

I face every day

In my own way

I face naysayers

As I say my prayers

I stumble here and there

But I see God everywhere

I face test after test

But never give my faith a rest

I reach my peak

Whenever I hear God speak

I set things in stone

God never leaves me alone

Some try to shame me

But I know what’s meant to be

I listen to God’s word

It’s the best I’ve heard

I see my purpose

Rising to the surface

I found a place

Filled with mercy and grace

I get stronger

As my days get longer

I grapple with fear

Until I see God standing near

Carry my dreams far

Without getting a scar

They fill my soul

With what makes me whole

I give as good as I get

With very little regret

I stand on solid ground

I share the joy I found

I know what’s real

What my heart can’t conceal

I live without shame

I know my name

My beating heart

Is where things always start

I plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

I know what I found

Nothing’s going to turn me around

Seasons

Seasons fill every day

In their own special way

Winter, spring, summer fall

God is part of them all

Seasons offer something new

How we change our point of view

Seasons are really a chapter

Filled with joy and laughter

They teach us lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

They fill us to the core

Before they offer us more

They fill us with love

From heaven above

And they are a plan

God reveals when He can

Seasons set things in stone

They never leave us alone

They’re part of every journey

Meant for us only

They are the light

We follow day and night

They are the prayer

That shows God is there

They show our purpose

Rising to the surface

They plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

They help us grow

As we share what we know

They offer solid ground

Turn our lives around

They’re part of every dream

Strange though it may seem

They fill the soul

They make life whole

They are a word

That’s the best we’ve heard

They offer a rest

After every test

Faith is one of the reasons

For the seasons

Love Dance

We met one day

God showed us the way

We knew we’d go far

By reaching for a star

We held hands

Right where love stands

We suddenly found a place

To run our race

We looked in each other’s eyes

And it was no surprise

What we felt was real

Too difficult to conceal

We knew we found a treasure

Beyond all measure

We found solid ground

Bonding turned our lives around

We got a chance

To do a love dance

We spent every day together

We endured stormy weather

We ignored our naysayers

As we said our prayers

We held each other close

Cause bonding matters most

We gave each other peace

We’ll never release

What we felt was pure

We felt safe and secure

Our souls were free

We were meant to be

We didn’t have a care

We had so much to share

All the affection

Came with God’s protection

We learned to live

We learned to give

We filled each other to the core

Before God offered us more

It was part of a plan

God reveals when He can

We began to sing

Cause it meant everything

And we got a chance

To do a love dance

Still Here

I’ve been shamed

I’ve been defamed

I’ve been scorned

Had my heart torn

I’ve been confused

I’ve been misused

I’ve fallen far

Had to heal my scar

I’ve sat and cried

Thought my dream died

I’ve felt unsure

I’ve felt insecure

I’ve searched for a place

To run my race

I’ve searched for love

From heaven above

And found God standing near

I’m still here

I’ve fallen to my knees

Didn’t know who to please

I didn’t know where to begin

Didn’t know I could win

I’ve had to travel far

To reach a star

I’ve gone through every day

Trying to find my way

I’ve gotten lost

Didn’t know how much it would cost

I’ve searched for purpose

Lying at the surface

I’ve been blind

While searching for peace of mind

I’ve searched my soul

For what would make me whole

I’ve wanted a hand to hold

Wanted my story to be told

I’ve had to learn lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

Before seeing God standing near

I’m still here