HOPE

Three in the morning,

And I'm still awake,

So I picked up a pen and a page,

And I started writing,

Just what I'd say,

If we were face to face,

I'd tell you just what you mean to me,

I'd tell you these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,

Never give up hope,

You're going to do great things,

I already know,

God's got His hand on you so,

Don't live life in fear,

Forgive and forget,

But don't forget why you're here,

Take your time and pray,

These are the words I would say,

Last time we spoke,

You said you were hurting,

And I felt your pain in my heart,

I want to tell you,

That I keep on praying,

Love will find you where you are,

I know cause I've already been there,

So please hear these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,

Never give up hope,

You're going to do great things,

I already know,

God's got His hand on you so,

Don't live life in fear,

Forgive and forget,

But don't forget why you're here,

Take your time and pray,

These are the words I would say,

From one simple life to another,

I will say,

Come find peace in the Father,

Be strong in the Lord and,

Never give up hope,

You're going to do great things,

I already know,

God's got His hand on you so,

Don't live life in fear,

Forgive and forget,

But don't forget why you're here,

Take your time and pray,

THANK GOD FOR EACH DAY,

HIS LOVE WILL FIND A WAY.

These are the words I would say

I could say so much about this song. I could take this song and put it in different applications of my life and in others. I think the perspective I love the most that I get out of it is TO BE STRONG. God's plan is being revealed each day. No matter if it feels like it is or not. No matter how long, or how often we pray. He listens every time. This song reminds us to not live in fear. To forgive and forget. To move on. To find the peace, comfort and strength in the Father. How uplifting is that? And how truthful?

We all have our stories and hardships that we have been through. We have all seen how the prayers are always answered rather in our own life, or in someone else's. If your stories are similar to mine, then I think you would agree that patience is the key. And yes it is hard. So hard to wait and to listen. But how much is it worth when we see the plan unfold? When we see the pieces begin to fit together and we have the "I get it" moment. It's an indescribable feeling when you overcome something so difficult (small too) and you can finally sit back and praise Jesus that it happened. Something that was once considered so terrible (or stressful), suddenly becomes the biggest blessing. How lucky we are to have such a Father that protects us and continues to love us NO MATTER WHAT. He's got His hand on us. Don't give up hope.

Sorry it's been a month since you've heard from me! Life is SO fun and SO wonderful right now. I'll blog about it soon : )

Take care!

Kenlie