Rachel Belman

When I was younger and lived care-free
Anything could happen as long as I dreamed
The days were easy and full of grace
I was unaware of the future I'd face


I'm drawn to comfort if truth be told
And I'm on edge for what tomorrow holds.
I find fear in the unknown
And the seeds of sorrow that could be sown


As I've grown older I've come to choose
A road to follow that's not in view
It still seems frightening
This walk ahead
But I've learned to trust and not to dread


I wish I could say life would go my way
But it's plain to see
That's not meant to be


Chorus:

How do I know where to go when I don't see this path
I'm so confused for what's to come and I'm missing all I had
But now it's time that I accept that these days have changed
And then again, so have I
I guess it'll never be the same

Oh Lord, if you come and guide me, then I will follow with my all.
It's your love that satisfies me and is the essence of my soul.

Oh Lord, you're the only who can save me from my sinful heart.
For you came to show the way to the lost, forsaken, and the scarred.

Oh Lord, how can I repay all you've done for the sake of love?
For if I gave all of me it would never be enough.

Chorus:
For your grace is so abounding it allows me to see
That your love always surrounds me.
And is the essence of my soul.

Oh dear friend, where are you now
I know you say you'll never let me down
But I'm so weak, and then your Spirit speaks
Just look to me; I will make you whole

Father, I'm hurt; Please draw me close
You have this strength I don't have on my own
You said My Dear, for the rest of your years
Just come to me, I will make you whole

And I know you're my dearest friend
So our love will never end
And I'd go through this all again
For you, For you

I know I've failed, I've stumbled again
I'm so ashamed, How do I let you in
But you took my hand and carried me home
You said Sweet Child, I will make you whole
You said Sweet Child, I will make you whole

Chorus:
I will make you whole
Because you chose to live for me
I will make you whole
I'll make you all that you were meant to be

Verse 1:

Seeing myself for the very first time,
And realizing that I finally did find,
All the things mattered the most,
Were leading me down the wrong road.

Chorus:

I couldn't see the forest for the trees,
And I can't believe I almost missed your goal for me.

Verse 2:

Looking back on the days of my youth,
It's a miracle that I even made it through.
No longer do I have to look behind,
because in your light I've found new life.

Verse 3:

It's like seeing you for the very first time,
And realizing that I finally did find,
All the things that matter the most,
Are leading me home.

If you've known my heart
Then you've known my shame
So then you know that I come stained
But you take me for all I am
And no matter how hard I try
I don't understand

For a long time, I wanted to know
If I was worth fighting for
But you came along and I was afraid
That I wasn't worth the price you paid.

Bridge:

And I, don't see how you can take me
With all the sins and wrongs that I do, that I do
And I, don't see how you could love me
But you do because you choose.


Once I surrender the fears that I face
I can rest in this warm embrace
This peace that envelops my mind
Is more than I thought I'd ever find

Chorus:

This love, I don't deserve
But you say if love is a choice
I'll always know what you choose
And if this is the life I'm living, then I choose you.

I know it may look hard for you right now
But don't you see all the opportunities
This life has so much to hold
Just don't let it go

These days can be so rough
You want to let go, because you've had enough
But don't you know
This life is a gift
And don't you know
You have so much more to give

We can't always understand
Why we walk this dreary land
But the trials we face
They come with grace

After night comes the dawn.
Following darkness there's a song
Where there's hope, you'll carry on
You'll carry on

Chorus:

Even though all may seem lost
Just keep holding on
Just keep holding on
Even though the pain and tears
Will follow you through the years
Don't lose sight of hope

We are the broken
It's just a part of life
There will be pain
Filled with suffering and strife

We are the broken
There's no avoiding these times
Life doesn't make sense
Where's all the happiness inside

I don't know where I've gone
I don't know what I've become
But I'm so alone
How do I get back home

We are the broken
My soul just yearns for peace
The waves come crashing
This storm will not cease

Chorus:

I know it's my say of how'll I'll live out today
Why must I be in misery
Why can't I release all these burdensome strings
To the One who has the best for me

Maybe, that's how we grow in Thee

For years I gave commitment
In my heart, my will, my song
I never thought that you'd betray me
And this friendship would be gone


Even though you hurt me
It doesn't say who you are
But I have realized
That you really did tear me apart


Through these days I felt such sorrow
And found myself alone.
There was no hope for tomorrow
And I longed for a home


I never thought we'd be here
Everything just seems so unclear
But I know that in the end it's all for the best.


You say you're sorry
And that you regret what you've done
And as for me, know I forgive you
But it's time that life moved on


Chorus:

Oh, I have been shown
That in the course of life
People come and go

Here I am, a master of sin
Trying to breakout, but I'm pulled back in
Forgive me for being so blind
You tried to reach out to me
But I was busy with worthless things
I'm sorry that I put you aside


In this life I've called my own
I never knew I was so wrong
Let it be a sacrifice
I know I've turned away, but I'm here today
Lord, please hear my plea


Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.
Let my ways be your ways and my heart be your heart
My life be your life until all know who you are

Chorus

So take this heart, and purify every part
of my life until you see more of you than me

Ending

Take this heart, and purify every part
until you see more of you than me.

Step by step, I've walked where you've been.
Day by day I'm breathing you in.

All my life as wrong as I've been,
It amazes me that you call me your friend.

And I'll worship you my King,
Because you are everything.

All you are and all that you do
And all that you have gone through.

Chorus:
What can I do? What can I do? What can I do?
But be in awe of you.

When I was younger and lived care-free
Anything could happen as long as I dreamed
The days were easy and full of grace
I was unaware of the future I'd face


I'm drawn to comfort if truth be told
And I'm on edge for what tomorrow holds.
I find fear in the unknown
And the seeds of sorrow that could be sown


As I've grown older I've come to choose
A road to follow that's not in view
It still seems frightening
This walk ahead
But I've learned to trust and not to dread


I wish I could say life would go my way
But it's plain to see
That's not meant to be


Chorus:

How do I know where to go when I don't see this path
I'm so confused for what's to come and I'm missing all I had
But now it's time that I accept that these days have changed
And then again, so have I
I guess it'll never be the same

I know it may look hard for you right now
But don't you see all the opportunities
This life has so much to hold
Just don't let it go

These days can be so rough
You want to let go, because you've had enough
But don't you know
This life is a gift
And don't you know
You have so much more to give

We can't always understand
Why we walk this dreary land
But the trials we face
They come with grace

After night comes the dawn.
Following darkness there's a song
Where there's hope, you'll carry on
You'll carry on

Chorus:

Even though all may seem lost
Just keep holding on
Just keep holding on
Even though the pain and tears
Will follow you through the years
Don't lose sight of hope

We are the broken
It's just a part of life
There will be pain
Filled with suffering and strife

We are the broken
There's no avoiding these times
Life doesn't make sense
Where's all the happiness inside

I don't know where I've gone
I don't know what I've become
But I'm so alone
How do I get back home

We are the broken
My soul just yearns for peace
The waves come crashing
This storm will not cease

Chorus:

I know it's my say of how'll I'll live out today
Why must I be in misery
Why can't I release all these burdensome strings
To the One who has the best for me

Maybe, that's how we grow in Thee

If you've known my heart
Then you've known my shame
So then you know that I come stained
But you take me for all I am
And no matter how hard I try
I don't understand

For a long time, I wanted to know
If I was worth fighting for
But you came along and I was afraid
That I wasn't worth the price you paid.

Bridge:

And I, don't see how you can take me
With all the sins and wrongs that I do, that I do
And I, don't see how you could love me
But you do because you choose.


Once I surrender the fears that I face
I can rest in this warm embrace
This peace that envelops my mind
Is more than I thought I'd ever find

Chorus:

This love, I don't deserve
But you say if love is a choice
I'll always know what you choose
And if this is the life I'm living, then I choose you.

Step by step, I've walked where you've been.
Day by day I'm breathing you in.

All my life as wrong as I've been,
It amazes me that you call me your friend.

And I'll worship you my King,
Because you are everything.

All you are and all that you do
And all that you have gone through.

Chorus:
What can I do? What can I do? What can I do?
But be in awe of you.

Oh Lord, if you come and guide me, then I will follow with my all.
It's your love that satisfies me and is the essence of my soul.

Oh Lord, you're the only who can save me from my sinful heart.
For you came to show the way to the lost, forsaken, and the scarred.

Oh Lord, how can I repay all you've done for the sake of love?
For if I gave all of me it would never be enough.

Chorus:
For your grace is so abounding it allows me to see
That your love always surrounds me.
And is the essence of my soul.

Verse 1:

Seeing myself for the very first time,
And realizing that I finally did find,
All the things mattered the most,
Were leading me down the wrong road.

Chorus:

I couldn't see the forest for the trees,
And I can't believe I almost missed your goal for me.

Verse 2:

Looking back on the days of my youth,
It's a miracle that I even made it through.
No longer do I have to look behind,
because in your light I've found new life.

Verse 3:

It's like seeing you for the very first time,
And realizing that I finally did find,
All the things that matter the most,
Are leading me home.

For years I gave commitment
In my heart, my will, my song
I never thought that you'd betray me
And this friendship would be gone


Even though you hurt me
It doesn't say who you are
But I have realized
That you really did tear me apart


Through these days I felt such sorrow
And found myself alone.
There was no hope for tomorrow
And I longed for a home


I never thought we'd be here
Everything just seems so unclear
But I know that in the end it's all for the best.


You say you're sorry
And that you regret what you've done
And as for me, know I forgive you
But it's time that life moved on


Chorus:

Oh, I have been shown
That in the course of life
People come and go

Oh dear friend, where are you now
I know you say you'll never let me down
But I'm so weak, and then your Spirit speaks
Just look to me; I will make you whole

Father, I'm hurt; Please draw me close
You have this strength I don't have on my own
You said My Dear, for the rest of your years
Just come to me, I will make you whole

And I know you're my dearest friend
So our love will never end
And I'd go through this all again
For you, For you

I know I've failed, I've stumbled again
I'm so ashamed, How do I let you in
But you took my hand and carried me home
You said Sweet Child, I will make you whole
You said Sweet Child, I will make you whole

Chorus:
I will make you whole
Because you chose to live for me
I will make you whole
I'll make you all that you were meant to be