Lyrics, Lamentations & Love Songs*

Lord, help me navigate… Walk me through the journey  Hold me when I can’t breathe Open my eyes to your purpose When I can’t see Newness brings life Where there was a barren,  thought dead tree Help me be obedient  To all you have for me. And open up the wellspring I thought was dry As you’ve changed so much  of the hardness In my life So even when it hurts When feelings drench my soul Help me feel you fully And look up, And let go. For you are all I know. You’ve moved me When I couldn’t love You held me as your own. 03/30/25 clc

All the beautiful things  a stray flower a bird taking wing Just like dreams come without warning help our spirits sing A new song open and clear Removed from  those hidden fears All the wonders we often forget The rising of the sun to its sinking in the west Each moment we get to see The awakening of hearts like buds in early spring Each flower a gift to share Like hands that touch or glances stolen sweetly, when we dare Look around Look above Open up our eyes  to what’s in store  In all the beautiful things… 03/26/25 clc

You  are the joy when  rain clouds beckon You cover me like a blanket when I’m cold You hear me  through muted tears You hold me and never let me go You take my spirit  when I’m not sure the path You  meet me where I’m at show me the way to go  You  comfort me when my spirit can’t find rest You speak truth when the lies press  against my chest You are my king and savior You  are true and able to do anything It amazes me the life you give to me Thank you, Lord for everything  03/26/25 clc “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him.” ‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Getting older Days seem shorter But there’s still so much to see lotta days still in front of me Sometimes a little tired-er Hopefully a little wiser Maybe sore a little more Still looking for what’s in store Alone, then Together Through rough and sunny weather Never know the course Until we take a step Towards What life will bring Can’t sit around Even when it seems Hard It’s so different Than we thought  That it would be Hope brings A little song That we can sing As we press on. 03/25/25 clc

In each breath  I breathe  Fill my lungs with your peace Where the skyline  of the city breaks To rolling hills I anticipate The coming of your voice Often whispered in a single word “‘Love’ others as I love you Be the heart that shares the truth Sometimes in a word but more in how you serve The many and the few Not just from a pew” I breathe  Again Taking this all in My heart still struggles within myself Yet you remind me I am nothing  without your help And I listen To the whispers  You share Each day a little  more aware Of your power  Your majesty Cascading like Springtime opens  For all to see… 03/23/25 clc “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your hous...

I know I am small Amidst the wonder of it all Life, Your creation Towers around me It’s easy to fall Into the pit Of my own fears How can You truly  want to hear? With all the majestic wonders  I stand isolated  in my tears Thinking  “Why would you draw near?” Then Your small whisper tells my soul “Be still… Know my spirit surrounds you,  Warming you from the chill” I feel when I’m afraid Trying to make  my own way When You beckon me over and over Urging me to wait Upon You. I trudge through. You watch,  beside me Waiting for me to turn to You And see the mighty trees As they adorn their springtime leaves Early buds open to praise Your majesty The whole earth rejoice With the noise of birds and bees in chorus Lifting up each voice And as I’m here I’m still so small But isn’t that the  wonder of it all That You remember Each moment And wait on me to call To You. 03/21/25 clc “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalms‬ ‭56‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The well runs dry Not a drop within The muted cry ‘Fill me again’ ‘I surrender’ Lay these burdens down The quiet speaks Its message resounds  ‘Son, I am with you I will fill the aches and needs I hear your heart Keep looking to me’ Along come many With ‘wisdom’ of the world Do this, try that  So many directions My head begins to swirl As they leave  Their voices never satisfy Looking deep within They leave my spirit just as dry The water doesn’t flow From kings or queens The water that fills Comes from that eternal spring ‘You, Lord Can satisfy Help me, Fill me Mend my heart and open my eyes’ A bloodstained trickle Then a steady flow The hope of the savior Finds my weary soul You rescue  This weary soul And I drink. 03/18/25 clc

He knows my deepest longings As he knows the waters deep Each tear I’ve cried fills up his ears He whispers gently as I try to breathe A sigh of surrender  Hope in all I’ve known Which comes from knowing  Deep down I am not alone… 03/17/25 clc “O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.” Psalm 139:1–4

“Turn your eyes to me as the storm crashes around you I am all you need, Let my love surround you” “I am the mighty wind I am the tempest’s wail I am the creator of the universe I can never fail” “When your heart is heavy I crush the enemy within I am the king of forever  and I am your truest friend” “Breathe as the weight of your sorrow presses deep Knowing that my love will stay and keep you safe” “I am here child, Turn your eyes to me I am all you need I am waiting  Ready to hold you and bring you peace.” 03/16/25 clc ~ Read Psalm 46 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Lead me through The narrow gate Along the path to you When I struggle, When I’m alone Guide my thoughts, Let my actions prove That I am so much smaller Than the universe, the stars Help me recognize Your goodness When I feel so small And can’t tell where You are Focus my heart On the heartbeat You provide Let the stirring in my spirit Never want to hide And when I’m feeling lonely When I wake up Wanting someone there Hold me close and help me Be keenly aware That you are real You fill my spirit  With the oxygen Of heavenly things And if I choose   All I have to do is inhale <breathe> You are what I need Waiting on the sunrise Wishing on stars  That will soon disappear Lead me to your presence Remove any once of fear Because fear is a reminder Of how fragile my spirit rests Lighting the darkness Inside this hollow flesh Lead me on I’m here  Wanting to honor What you gave My life (hopefully) a reflection  In the man you chose To save 03/15/25 clc ““Enter thr...

Leaves Leave as Autumn falls Surrendering  to nature‘s call The loss it brings,  much like life Ebbs and flows into winter nights Winter chills  to the bone Comes so quickly,  then it’s gone Life ends,  we see nature crawl As it’s subdued just as we all Have seen, have felt have had to let go  of so much else But onto spring…  Life begins Again. 03/13/25 clc

My soul trembles at the thought  of all you’ve done  From the highest vistas To the heart of this small one Still struggle to comprehend ‘Why?’ Yet I see the beauty You’ve opened up Since that ugly, ugly night And the tremble in my spirit Now resounds  With the hope I heard  in a whisper Each day you surround me with your love I am never enough But I am held Close By your love. In each day I thank you For you love. 03/13/25 clc

I do not feel ‘righteous’  though I cry out  from this deep  sadness within me  that stirs me  from sleep  and I awake before morning  I crawl out of bed  temptations surround me.  This is my dread  And I know you are bigger, so much bigger than me  so why would you care?  These are the thoughts  that I need  you to vanquish  inside of me  Because I’m struggling  right now  and I know you will save me  I believe that somehow. I will face my day  I will bow my head  and I will pray  Please, Lord,  show me the way  03/09/25 clc Read Psalm 34 ~  “The righteous cry, and the Lord hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.” Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Listen to the voices That carry us along Wise old men utter A grandma’s lilting song  Take the wisdom they offer They’ve been down this same old road Circumstance may guide you Let their voices show Truth Might sting like a honeybee But the nectar it produces Turns into sweet The pain in an instant Helps keep us on the path And guards our feet From the tangles  We find  Along the side of the road Remember those voices help show us The way back home  Fill your lungs with kindness Heart with deep felt joy Hear their voices Stop and tarry For just a moment Be still And you will know The next step  As you go 03/08/25 clc “Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days. Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand. What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.” Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭20‬-‭22‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

You whisper “I am with you I will lead you as you go” I never understood How you always  seemed to know What I needed As I was stuck in my wants Reminded me Over and over again “Rest in me  I’ll lead you home” So many decisions I made on my own Out of my fear, Frustration Not willing to listen Or let you show I found redemption Yet I didn’t know how to live Struggled to let go And finally, Truly give My Hope to the maker My soul open to your plan Yes, I still stumble Of course I do, I’m a broken man But peace has found purchase  Where I used to hold onto fear I can breathe deeper Knowing I am not alone You are always there I can always find you near  I pray And often hear Your voice in night sounds Your breath on the wind You open up the heavens And light my path As I begin The walk toward your presence Each step I try to be Closer to your will You continue to beckon me Home. 03/06/25 clc

A simple hymn Reminds my soul Where my eyes Need often go Look toward Heaven Keep the end in sight As I lay In bed tonight Fear fades before me I stop and pray My soul opens Lord, show me the way Turn my eyes to you Give me rest My hope, renew The song reminds me At morning light  New day dawning Keep my sight Upon the path You’d have me on Let all else fade As I move on, As I move on… ‘Turn my eyes upon Jesus Look full in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace” This simple hymn Reminds my soul Where my eyes Need often go 03/06/25 clc “Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace” ~ Traditional hymn 

When I stumble  and fall And the earth begins  to shake I find myself alone Fear tries to cloud  my way I wake up  dreary day But is it all just in my head? Thoughts are always stirring That’s how I get out of bed And nothing’s wrong yet worry and doubt  come along You give peace, my thoughts struggle Reaching out to you  Help me in these moments  When the past roars and I cower to the fear that isn’t You “Breathe child I am always there When you’re lost, Lonely  When you don’t understand and you’re scared Rest in this moment Tears are ok, I cried too This world will remind you (of your troubles) But I will always see you through -  I am your Hope and I Love You” Sit in these moments You gave me the morning  to hear Your song As I breathe A sigh of relief  Opens my heart  I know I belong To you. I am your child and I love you I rest my hope in You. 03/05/25 clc “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor p...

Where I lay my head When I’ve walked another day Remind myself  of the gifts you bring My hope is in you Above it all I know you see me through The days when the sun shines bright And when storm clouds overcome You show all your might In the wake, I know You come To rescue my spirit Save me from myself When I am wrapped in worry  You are my great help Please don’t let me forget All the wonders you behold And remind me of when I was broken And you reached down To hold Shaking  You gave comfort Fallen You picked me up Dead in my spirit You came “I am enough” Hold me close With your love  Today, Lord let me not forget Your love. 03/04/25 clc “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭34‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

What do I pray for? Myself, My basic needs But not always asking Mostly thanking for the little things I may not have much Some days it begins  with the air I breathe Work ahead, Food to fill my basic needs Who do I pray for? My children Those who walk close beside That maybe he’ll open the door For someone special in my life. For those who are struggling With addiction With fear, with grief  My family, Those I encounter My brother. My enemy. I pray when I’m lonely When I feel I’ve let him down I prayed under the stars Last night  Taking in all that surrounds  I don’t have much To offer anyone  I am complex Yet such a simple man I pray for God to show me A little more of his plan Maybe let me understand This is how I pray. “God, show me more and let me follow Your commands. You are gentle And you know the heart Of this man.” 03/03/25 clc “Help Please Thank You” the simplest way to pray.

A rarity. Possibly a diamond in the rough. Worthy of a woman’s love. He is trusted, He provides for his family. He protects and doesn’t bring harm upon those he loves. He works a job - is not lazy or a burden on others. He is wise with what he has been provided. He is kind. Finds no pleasure in doing harm. He loves others. In the hard times, he trusts that the hard work already performed will see his family through. He trusts that God will cover him. He seeks the wisdom of others. He believes in community. He is not proud. He ‘is clothed with strength and dignity;  …can laugh at the days to come.  …speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on his tongue.  …watches over the affairs of the household and does not eat the bread of idleness.’ His family respects him. “Many… do noble things, but his humilty surpass them all.” ‘Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a MAN who fears the Lord is to be praised.’ Adapted from Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭10‬-31 “A wife of noble ch...

Standing under the stars How big am I, How big am I? Across the river’s gorge  How big am I, How big am I? Beside the waters deep How big am I, How big am I? At the base of the redwood tree How big am I, How big am I? On the prairie, in the roaring wind How big am I, How big am I? In the midst of this universe Under the moon, late at night I realize just how small I am, Yet, here you are Lord you know my heart. As the city wakes with noises As the day begins to unfold I am just a speck on the horizon Yet, you take time to love and hold. Beside your still waters  How big am I, How big am I? I’m not big at all, Yet, you love me through it all. Your love covers all, the great and small! 03/02/25 clc