Skin I’m In

Some dislike the melanin in me

But I know what’s meant to be

Some look at me with scorn

Yet my heart isn’t torn

Some think I don’t belong

But faith keeps me strong

Some have a mission

To cloud my vision

But God set my path

Without unleashing His wrath

Some look at me with fear

But God almighty is near

Some try to put me down

Yet they never make me frown

Some try to interrupt my race

But I move with God’s amazing grace

Some wonder what I know

But faith helps me grow

Some don’t understand

That God holds my hand

Some wonder about my purpose

But I see it lying at the surface

Some wonder where I roam

But I have my own home

Faith helps me win

I love the skin I’m in

Some have a slanted view

Of how I make it through

Some scream and yell

About me doing well

Some wonder why I smile

Even laugh a little while

Some try to silence my voice

As I begin to rejoice

Some don’t know my name

And try to fill me with shame

Some want what’s mine

But my world view is fine

Faith helps me win

I love the skin I’m in

Amazing Grace

God fills all our days

With His loving ways

Every moment He’s near

Eases every fear

He offers strength

When we talk at length

He fills every soul

He makes life whole

He helps us stand

With one touch of His hand

He gives us a home

Where every soul can roam

He makes us see

What’s truly meant to be

He delivers a word

That deserves to be heard

He removes all doubt

That things will work out

He makes us smile

Even laugh a little while

He is the light

We follow day and night

We live in a place

Filled with amazing grace

God lifts us up

He fills every cup

He grants blessings galore

Before offering us more

He sets our path

Without unleashing His wrath

He sets things in stone

He never leaves us alone

He gave us a name

He removed our shame

He keeps us going

All while knowing

What is meant for us

In Him we trust

He offers something pure

He makes us feel secure

He offers a diving purpose

Before it rises to the surface

He is the voice

That makes us rejoice

He offers peace

Our hearts won’t release

He makes us dance

After our second chance

We live in a place

Filled with amazing grace