29 years

this life can feel long

but the moments are fleeting

the fullness of joy

felt in the midst of my pleading

I often think about all that lies ahead

all the dreams not yet realized

all the memories not yet captured

all the heart ache

and the many mistakes

every detailed covered by grace upon grace

there is so much more

more than what meets these eyes

more truth to take captive all of these lies

the kind of lies, in disguise

trying to rob me of the present moment

a moment filled with uncertainty

a moment not guaranteed

yet this moment, a gift

so graciously given to me

was I born for such a time as this?

to live a big dream whispered in the form of a wish?

maybe your mercy is all that I need

may it be your mercy forming me

may your presence surround me

ground me

abound in me

in the highest of highs

and the lowest of lows

in this life we will reap

what we aren’t afraid to sow

where my treasure lives

there my heart will follow

the God of the bible

the same God of tomorrow

you are the author, omega, and my dearest friend

you are the one whose love never ceases

a father’s love without end

to think, all of my days have been written

in your book from the very start

now as I walk in this middle

I give you my whole heart

29 years

filled with laughter and tears

filled with valleys and mountains

filled with hope crashing over my fears

you’ve never left my side

through all of my seasons

to give you honour and glory

I couldn’t count all the reasons

as I look to tomorrow

every joy, every sorrow

every yes, every no

every moment I borrow

everywhere that you lead me Lord

in faith

I will follow