That Once Was Me

Are you struggling? Are you hurting? Tossed about on a wild sea? Is it hard to face each day? Just turn and take a look at me. That once was me, I’ve been there too No place was harder to be That sinking in that awful mud That would not let me free But now, no more I’ve been refined in the fire My God, in His love Pulled me out of the mire He set my feet on the rock, I shall not be moved He’s establishing my steps And He’ll establish yours too Are you hurting? Are you aching? Just look at the One who died for you The One with mercy never ceasing Who loves and never forsakes you Turn your face to your Maker above He suffered too, and knows your needs Just wait, just hope, a little while And He, in His love, will set you free His love is constant joy and strength His love is our only hope And though life is sometimes so harsh and bleak His love is how we cope Oh, how much brighter the world seems After you’ve been in the dark! Just hold onto hope, whatever glimmer you have And see what God does with that spark