Foundation

We face every new day

In a very special way

As God sets the path

Without unleashing His wrath

We see blessings galore

As God fills us to the core

We build new dreams

That make us burst at the seams

We take one step at a time

While still in our prime

Knowing our purpose is clear

So, we move without fear

We see what’s in stone

Why we’re never left alone

We hang on God’s word

Cause it’s all we’ve heard

We pass every test

Like all the rest

We learn to smile

Even laugh a little while

We stand on solid ground

We share the joy we found

We face our naysayers

As we say our prayers

We feel God’s affection

As well as protection

We see what God can do

As he carries us through

We enjoy moments of pleasure

Beyond all measure

We have a safe place

To run our race

We know without a doubt

That God will work things out

We see the steps we take

All the memories we’ll make

We hold our faith close

Cause faith matters most

We know what’s for us

In God we trust

Without hesitation

Faith is our foundation

Secret Place

I need a secret place

To set the pace

A place to feel the love

Coming from heaven above

A place to pray

In my own way

A place filled with peace

My heart won’t release

A place that will turn me around

Put me on solid ground

A place to build new dreams

That make me burst at the seams

A place to hold me close

Like I matter most

A place called a home

Where my soul can roam

A place that will make me smile

Even laugh a little while

A place that will help me stand

As I hold God’s hand

A place with a view

That will reveal what God can do

And where life gets better

When it’s embraced to the letter

I need a secret place

To run my race

A place to plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

A place that offers affection

As well as protection

A place I can hold

As my story is told

A place where others know my name

And I can let go of my shame

A place that could make me smile

Even laugh a little while

A place filled with a light

That shines day and night

A secret place

Filled with God’s amazing grace

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