I remember summer nights
Where I would lay restless upon my bed
Wondering who I was
And why I lived eache and every day.
As the summer faded and the dead of winter crawled
I was plagued by a disease
That left me burning and wanting for more.
I cried out for relief
From the fire in my skin
From the wounds that plunged me into a pit
I remember how I sat there in the hospital room
Seeing who I was
This yellowed, withered shell
Who only needed that one friend
Then Lord you came and rescued me from the disaster
And soothed my aching heart
You stood guard by my bed and let me speak
To the doctors, nurses still very friendly
At night when I was wasting away
You laid a cool hand upon my brow
And sent me dreams of absolute peace
The mornings I woke up feeling so good
Feeling not alone
I knew You were always there
Just waiting for me to live
Just waiting for me to give
Just waiting for me to accept you
Into my broken heart
So now as I stand
On this upraised land
With my arms stretched out
And my face full with a smile for you
I laugh and I sing
I dance and here my feet ring
With the joy I've been given
To live my life out
To praise you with all I've got
God I will always thank you.
Author's Note: The Lord is my shpeherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. PSALM 23: 1 - 3 (NLT)