TO SEE MY SMILE
(c)2011 Stephanie Durand (after healing mass with Father Manny)
Hang on to what is dear and true
And remember how fast it can be taken from you
With only the grace of God will you see things through
Patience through testing is nothing new
Bitterness and anger harden the heart
Continuing to look up when your storms seem too dark
Praying through every heartache right from the start
Not relying on man, nor friend, is the hardest part
For sometimes, though surrounded by many
In a sea of faces, we feel alone and empty
So many bottoms we hit and the pain seems unending
Our hearts, in pieces, shattering, but there is always hope,
There is always a chance for a new beginning
And in every situation
We seem to meet someone who’s situation is worse
And in every situation
We must continue to find the blessing though it seems like a curse
God, take this pain, take this heartache
Take this bitterness that is in my soul
Take this life that I live
And with your hands, make me whole
Lord, I give it all up to you
Lord, I ask for you to make me new
Each start of each new day
This is what I pray
Give me hands to hold out to heaven even when I cry,
Give me courage to face each unanswered why,
Give me strength to face each trial that comes my way,
Give me eyes to see my smile behind my darkest days
And when I even think there is no hope and feel despair,
Please guide my heart and soul to always, always, always pray!
