Still Standing

We’ve faced every day

While trying to find our way

We’ve been scorned

We’ve had our hearts torn

We’ve been weak

Before we heard God speak

We’ve gotten lost

Not knowing the cost

We’ve traveled far

While healing every scar

We’ve look at our hearts

To see where life starts

We’ve searched for purpose

Then saw it lying at the surface

We’ve wondered what’s in stone

Sometimes felt all alone

We’ve searched heaven above

For the things we love

We tried to smile

Even laugh a little while

We’ve grappled with doubt

Wondered if things would work out

Then faith made a landing

We’re still standing

We’ve searched for a word

That deserves to be heard

We’ve wondered what’s for us

Wondered who to trust

We’ve searched for a home

Where our souls can roam

We’ve wondered how we’d keep living

How to keep giving

If our daily journey

Was really for us only

If the world would know our name

How to let go of our shame

We’ve faced our naysayers

While saying our prayers

While longing for more

Until we were filled to the core

We longed for a moment of pleasure

Beyond all measure

Then faith made a landing

And we’re still standing

At Midnight

We reflect on the day

How God made a way

All the blessings granted

The seeds we’ve planted

The road we’ve traveled

How our souls never unraveled

Every moment we shared

All the dreams we dared

How God filled every soul

What makes us whole

The silent prayer

That shows God is there

How we removed all doubt

That God would work things out

The beautiful home

Where our souls roam

Our wide smile

Why we laugh a little while

All the love

That comes from heaven above

And why we look ahead

Without an ounce of dread

At midnight

We look at lessons learned

All the stripes we’ve earned

The perfect peace

Our hearts won’t release

The victory dance

We do when we get a chance

The encouraging word

We’ve always heard

Our new name

How we let go of our shame

How we learned to sit still

Then accept God’s will

What God can do

All the things we’ve been through

All the steps we’ll take

All the memories we’ll make

What we know is real

Too difficult to conceal

What God put in stone

Why He never leaves us alone

God’s undying affection

As well as protection

At midnight

Pushing

We’re pushing every day

As God makes a way

We’re pushing as we go

We’ll share what we know

We’re pushing without fear

Cause God almighty is near

We’re pushing new dreams

That make us burst at the seams

We’re pushing for strength

As we talk with God at length

We’re pushing on solid ground

We’ll share the joy we found

We’re pushing the place

Filled with mercy and grace

We’re pushing without a doubt

That God will work things out

We’re pushing ahead

Without an ounce of dread

We’re pushing what’s in stone

We realize we’re not alone

We’re pushing something new

We’ve changed our point of view

We’re pushing for seeds

That lead to good deeds

We’re pushing one voice

Before we begin to rejoice

We’re pushing while knowing

Our faith keeps growing

We’re pushing the peace

Our hearts won’t release

We’re pushing our smile

We’ll laugh a little while

We’re pushing without regret

We’ll give as good as we get

We’re pushing without shame

The world knows our name

We’re pushing life lessons

That will become heartfelt confessions

We’re pushing our way through

We know what God can do

We know what’s for us

In God we trust

We’re pushing

These Eyes

These eyes

Embrace every new day

How God provided a way

They see blessings galore

Why God filled me to the core

They see my purpose

Lying at the surface

They see the strength I’ll gain

Through heartache and pain

They see the home

Where my soul can roam

They removed all doubt

That God will work things out

They know what’s by design

Why everything is fine

They see the steps I’ll take

All the memories I’ll make

They see how God removed every cloud

Moments that make me proud

They see all the dreams

That make me burst at the seams

They see what’s meant to be

How faith set me free

They see inside my soul

Things that make me whole

They see the place

Filled with mercy and grace

They see solid ground

Then share the joy I found

They see the plan

God will reveal when He can

They see the guiding light

That shines day and night

They see the life lessons

That have become heartfelt confessions

They see what lies ahead

Why I’ve let go of dread

They see my new name

Why I let go of the shame

They can see far

How God healed every scar

They see a wonderful surprise

These eyes