God's Grace
I did not know His love before, The way I know it now.
I could not see my need for Him, My pride would not allow.
I had it all, without a care, The "self-sufficient" lie.
My path was smooth, my sea was still, Not a cloud was in my sky.
I thought I knew His love for me, I thought I'd seen His grace,
I thought I did not need to grow, I thought I'd found my place.
But then the way grew rough and dark, The storm clouds quickly rolled;
The waves began to rock my ship, I found I had no hold.
The ship that I had built myself Was made of foolish pride.
It fell apart and left me bare, With nowhere else to hide
I had no strength or faith to face The trials that lay ahead,
And so I simply spoke His name And bowed my weary head.
His loving arms enveloped me, And then He helped me stand.
He said, "You still must face this storm, But I will hold your hand."
So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain.
I could not see the light of day Or when I'd smile again.
Yet through the pain and endless tears, My faith began to grow.
I could not see it at the time, But my light began to glow.
I saw God's love in a brand new light, His grace and mercy, too.
For only when all self was gone Could Jesus' love shine through.
Author, Unknown
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