Overcomme

When situations take you on
And there are pressures on your shoulder
Everything is going wrong
Feels like the world is getting colder

There’s burdens attached to your back
As heavy as a boulder
Feel like attack after attack
You just wished that it was other

You get criticized and teased
For deeds you try to do
So you asked the lord please
Help you try to make it through

But Triumph don’t come easy 
There are trails you have to face
Tribulation too believe me
One man decides your fate

Though its hard to swallow
Life is what you make
He gives you the map to follow
You just chose the road you take

But being down and getting up 
Knowing that there is a chance
For you to fall or get stuck
Makes you better understand 

Life and all its needs
So that you can confront
When your down and you succeed 
That’s when you OVERCOME
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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July 19, 2008 at 5:17 AM
Great message here Trey. Love that fifth verse. Well said. Love, Shar
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