Where His Love Abides

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There was a time when I was so young
I was uncertain, didn’t know which road
Was the right one, the way for me to go
The place where I’d discover wisdom and more…
	…. Peace and love, grace from above

There was a time when I thought I was strong
Everything in this world was there for the taking
Nothing in life seemed beyond my grasp
And life felt like a place where I’d really make it
But I was wrong… doubt and fear began to haunt
Me with their dread, the darkness pierced my hope
	… leaving me unsure of just how to cope

There was a time when I want to catch the moon
The longings in my soul were alive, dancing
Inspiring my thoughts, my heart, my life… to believe
In the dreams that moved through my spirit
Promising to color my life in the beauty of His blessings
	… but I found that I had to pray, find His will
		… there on my knees, I petitioned

There was a time, when I was just a little girl
Although I felt like I knew all the right ways, answers
That would fulfill my heart’s quest, assure me of the best
I felt like I was sure – like I knew just what I should do
But it wasn’t until I prayed, heard from God’s breath
That I was steady and loyal, a constant source of truth
	…. Someone who knew, absolutely
		…. The will that makes me feel worthy
			…. And understood

There was a time when I thought I had it right
But, when I prayed and sought the God of love
I found that I was wrong – so very imperfect
But, with prayer and praise, through His grace
I began to know what it is to have a sure faith
To know the inspiration that comes from His favor
The serenity and sincerity that are alive on the inside
	…. Where the love of God survives
		… every darkness, each doubt

There was a time when my life wasn’t really right
With the One who makes a way where there was no way
The One who silences the disbelief and reassures, relieves
Promises the soul that there will be a peace on the inside
A calm that survives every tear that erases all pride
With a love that is so alive, it dances – a waltz of joy
	… providing the soul with salvation that defies
		…. The shadows of worry, pain and despair

There was a time when I was so very young, so naïve
But the One who saved my soul – He comforted me
Reassuring me that I could dream and believe, know relief
That comes from trusting in His grace – with a faith
Devotion to the One who makes every light reflect the love
That is alive, beautiful – the wonder of a heart and soul
	… who know He is the only One to stir the spirit
		… into a selflessness, a soothing, a generosity
That comes to life where the love of God does abide!

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