Lord I guess this smooth ride
Wasn’t meant to last.
The school of hard knocks
Appears to be back in class.
Like a bird whose time has come
To be pushed out of the nest,
My faith in You, my Lord
Is being put to the test.
But just as You were before,
I know You will be here now.
It’s time for me to seek You first,
And time for my knee to bow.
For it is not my strength I need.
As that is when I’m most weak.
It is when I surrender to You,
I will soar to the highest peak.
Forgive me if I’m slow to jump
For my flesh grips me with fear.
Drown out the voice of doom
May it only be Your voice I hear.
Your Word is a daily reminder
That You never leave my side.
There is true safety in Your love.
As a child of the Most High.
So as I step out onto the edge,
Please spread Your mighty wings.
For on You I cannot fail.
That is what trust in You brings.
Raise me up beyond the clouds.
Let me see what You always see.
Show me a greater truth,
So I may strengthen my belief.
That You are Who You say You are –
Power, goodness, mercy, and love.
This world has nothing on me.
On Your wings I will rise above!