Learning To Smile

I’ve been down

Had my smile turned to a frown

I’ve wondered where to go

How to share what I know

I’ve searched for a place

Filled with mercy and grace

I’ve faced every day

While trying to find my way

I’ve longed for a home

Where my soul can roam

I’ve faced my naysayers

While saying my prayers

Wondering if there’s a plan

God will reveal when He can

I’ve wondered what to do

How I’d make it through

I’ve gotten turned around

While searching for solid ground

I’ve longed for affection

As well as protection

Until God revealed His plan

As only He can

I’ve fallen and risen again

Discovered faith helped me win

I’ve traveled far

While healing every scar

I’ve longed for something to hold

Wondered if my story would be told

I’ve wanted a moment of pleasure

Beyond all measure

I’ve embraced every journey

Meant for me only

Knowing God was with me

The moment was meant to be

God removed every cloud

Provided moments that made me proud

I’ve learned my name

Gotten rid of my shame

Learned what to ignore

As God filled me to the core

Talked with God a while

And I’m learning to smile

The Victory Dance

We’ve faced some dark days

While accepting God’s ways

We’ve fallen off course

But returned without remorse

We’ve gotten lost

Not knowing the cost

Until God showed us the path

Without unleashing His wrath

We’ve searched for love

Coming from heaven above

We’ve longed for peace

Our hearts can’t release

We’ve searched for a home

Where our souls can roam

Before God filled us to the core

Then offered us more

We’ve grappled with doubt

Until God worked things out

We’ve been weak

Until we heard God speak

We’ve wondered what’s by design

Until faith showed everything is fine

We’ve learned to smile

Even laugh a little while

We’ve searched for a place

To run our race

Until God offered us direction

As well as protection

We’ve faced our naysayers

While saying our prayers

We’ve traveled far

While healing every scar

We’ve listened to the word

That deserves to be heard

We’ve longed for something to hold

Until our story was told

We’ve opened our eyes

To a wonderful surprise

Cause God revealed His plan

As only He can

We’ve learned to stand

While holding God’s hand

We hold our faith close

Cause faith matters most

We got a second chance

So, we’re doing the victory dance

Step By Step

Step by step

We’ll cherish every day

We’ll accept God’s way

We’ll embrace the new journey

Meant for us only

We’ll let go of our fear

When we see God standing near

We’ll reflect on the past

The moments we made last

We’ll hold each other close

Cause love matters most

We’ll learn to stand

As we hold God’s hand

We’ll past another test

Just like all the rest

We’ll see our purpose

Rising to the surface

We’ll carry life lessons

That will become heartfelt confessions

We’ll lift one voice

As we begin to rejoice

We’ll reach our peak

Whenever we hear God speak

And life will get better

When we embrace it to the letter

Step by step

We’ll ignore our naysayers

While saying our prayers

We’ll hang on God’s word

Cause it’s all we’ve heard

We’ll learn to smile

Even laugh a little while

We’ll keep going

All while knowing

That God will provide

Our gratitude we can’t hide

We’ll find a home

Where our souls can roam

We’ll find peace

Our hearts can’t release

We’ll spread the love

Coming from heaven above

And stay close to God

By offering a wink and nod

Step by step