Rise

We’ve had some difficult days

In a million ways

We’ve been scorned

Had our hearts torn

We’ve been shamed

We’ve been defamed

We’ve gotten lost

Not knowing the cost

We’ve looked for a place

To run our race

We’ve grappled with doubt

Until God worked things out

We’ve longed for a word

That deserves to be heard

Until God set spoke to us

In Him we trust

We’ve searched for love

In heaven above

Until God lifted us up

Then filled our cup

We’ve gotten turned around

Until God put us on solid ground

We’ve searched for something pure

Until faith made us feel secure

We opened our eyes

To a wonderful surprise

And now we rise

We’ve traveled far

While healing every scar

We’ve searched for purpose

Until it rose to the surface

We’ve learned lessons

That have become heartfelt confessions

We’ve wondered how to live

Just how much to give

Until God revealed His plan

As only He can

We’ve learned to smile

Even laugh a little while

We’ve wondered what’s by design

Until faith showed everything is fine

We’ve searched every soul

For what will make us whole

Until God gave us more

Than we could ask for

We opened our eyes

To a wonderful surprise

And now we rise

Loving Arms

I can face all my days

In so many ways

I can find my purpose

Lying at the surface

I can take a journey

Meant for me only

I can face my naysayers

While saying my prayers

I can see what’s in stone

Why God never leaves me alone

I can find peace

My heart won’t release

I can gain a renewed strength

While talking with you at length

I can give as good as I get

With very little regret

I can do my victory dance

Whenever I get a chance

I can find a place

To run my race

I can look ahead

Without an ounce of dread

While in your loving arms

I can lift my voice

As I begin to rejoice

I can change my view

After seeing what God can do

I can hear an encouraging word

That needs to be heard

I can hold my faith close

Like faith matters most

I can remove all doubt

That God will work things out

I can see the steps I take

All the memories I’ll make

I can see beautiful things

All the joy life brings

I can see the home

Where my soul can roam

I can hear my name

Let go of my shame

While in your loving arms

Still Standing

We’ve faced difficult days

In a million ways

We’ve been scorned

Had our hearts torn

We’ve been shamed

We’ve been defamed

We’ve grappled with doubt

Until God worked things out

We’ve fallen far

While healing every scar

We’ve gotten lost

Not knowing the cost

Until God set the path

Without unleashing His wrath

We’ve gotten turned around

Until we found solid ground

We’ve searched for purpose

Until it rose to the surface

We’ve looked ahead

While filled with dread

Until God revealed His plan

As only He can

We’ve looked for love

In heaven above

Before God gave us more

Than we asked for

We came in for a landing

And we’re still standing

We’ve longed for something pure

Things that make us feel secure

We’ve longed for a voice

That would make us rejoice

We’ve tried to smile

Even laugh a little while

Knowing what’s for us

And the God we trust

We’ve searched for a home

Where our souls can roam

Until God have us a place

Filled with mercy and grace

We’ve longed for a chance

To do a victory dance

Until faith set us free

And revealed what’s meant to be

We’ve kept going

All while knowing

We’ve come in for a landing

And we’re still standing