The Test

We face every day

While accepting God’s way

We embrace every journey

Meant for us only

We learn as we go

We share what we know

We stumble here and there

But God offers tender loving care

We look for peace

Our hearts won’t release

Before God makes clear

There’s nothing to fear

We learn what to ignore

As He fills us to the core

We see what’s in stone

Why God never leaves us alone

We face our naysayers

As we say our prayers

We carry life lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

We hang on God’s word

Cause it’s all we’ve heard

We take one step at a time

While still in our prime

We keep working with our hands

Right where love stands

Others count us out

But God leaves no doubt

That we’ll see our purpose

Rise to the surface

We find a place

To run our race

God gives us strength

As we talk with Him at length

We learn our name

We let go of our shame

We change our view

When we see what God can do

We feel His power

Hour after hour

We keep going

While knowing

We’ll get to rest

When we pass the test

Here With You

When I’m here with you

Every moment is brand new

You hold me close

Cause our love matters most

As you fill my days

With your loving ways

You fill my soul

You make me whole

You turn me around

Put me on solid ground

You help me stand

As I hold your hand

You’re a blessing to me

I know we’re meant to be

You share every journey

Meant for me only

You offer moments of pleasure

Beyond all measure

You teach me to live

How to give

How to love

Just like heaven above

When I’m here with you

I can make it through

You give me strength

Whenever we talk at length

You make me smile

Even laugh a little while

You offer me a home

Where my soul can roam

You become a light

That shines day and night

You lift me up

You fill my cup

You offer something real

Too difficult to conceal

You open my eyes

To a wonderful surprise

You make me see what’s in stone

Why you never leave me alone

You remove my fear

You dry every tear

You put a move on my heart

Show me where to start

When I’m here with you

Soul To Soul

We share our days

In so many ways

What we have is real

Too difficult to conceal

The journey we share

Shows God is there

We hold each other close

Cause our bond matters most

We think as one

Cause we see what God has done

We build dreams

That make us burst at the seams

We stand on our love

As we look at heaven above

God made our purpose clear

So, we hold our faith near

We do a love dance

Whenever we get a chance

We feel God’s power

Hour after hour

We give as good as we get

With very little regret

Every moment is etched in stone

We see how we’ve grown

Love fills us to the core

Before God offers us more

We enjoy moments of pleasure

Beyond all measure

We see the steps we’ll take

All the memories we’ll make

God planted the seed

To a blessing indeed

Love makes us smile

Even laugh a little while

We keep going

All while knowing

God is the key

To what’s meant to be

Our journey will continue

Love is on the menu

It makes us whole

As we stand soul to soul

I Hear

I hear an encouraging word

That deserves to be heard

I hear the comforting voice

That makes me rejoice

I hear God planting seeds

That lead to good deeds

I hear my feet turning around

As God puts me on solid ground

I hear people talk about yesteryear

What they hold dear

I hear God giving me a name

While removing my shame

I hear my heartbeat

Where God and faith meet

I hear God setting things in stone

Why He never leaves me alone

I hear my purpose rising

It isn’t surprising

I hear life getting better

As I embrace it to the letter

I hear God finding a home

Where my soul can roam

I hear God telling me to stand

As I hold His hand

I hear the birds sing

Which is a beautiful thing

I hear faith filling my core

Before God offers me more

I hear the plan

God will reveal when He can

I hear the perfect peace

My heart can’t release

I hear what’s meant to be

Things meant for me

I hear music as I dance

After my second chance

I hear a love song

What keeps me strong

Let’s be perfectly clear

About what I hear