Old Folks Say

I hear old folks say

They know faith is the key

To what’s meant to be

They have dreams

That make them burst at the seams

They hold each other close

Cause bonding matters most

God turned them around

Then put them on solid ground

They move without fear

Cause their God is near

They see their purpose

Lying at the surface

Every time they fall

God answers their call

They know what to ignore

Cause they’re filled to the core

They’ve changed their view

Cause they know what God can do

They know their name

They’ve let go of their shame

They hold God’s hand

Right where they stand

And their life lessons

Have become heartfelt confessions

I hear old folks say

They do a victory dance

Whenever they get a chance

They look straight ahead

Without an ounce of dread

Cause God set their path

Without unleashing His wrath

They rest in a home

Where their souls can roam

They have no doubt

That God will work things out

They feel unconditional love

Coming from heaven above

They hang on the encouraging word

They’ve always heard

They cherish every day

In a very special way

I hear old folks say

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