Happy 4th of July… A beautiful version of this song. Happy Independence Day America…
Hope
4th of July
Upon an ideal a nation was formed
A belief in freedom that would be heard round the world
A declaration was made to say we were a free nation
Declaring our independence from masters across the sea
An idea that all men are created equal
Yes we had our times of injustice along the way
Wrongs were made right as time went by
Along the way other nations have risen and fallen
Countries have changed and many have broken apart
We have stayed and grown
A light in the world to so many we have become
An idea created so long ago
A nation was born
On the 4th day of July we celebrate
With flags flying all around
Fireworks blazing across the skies
From sea to shining sea
A remembrance of what America can be
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Waiting
Upon a dream I wait
Voices in my head drive my doubt
Telling me it will never happen
Why do you believe you deserve this outcome
Trying to push them out
Anxiety takes hold
I try to stay bold
My heart says all will be as willed
Upon peace it shall be filled
Agonizing over the ticking of the clock
Pushing against a giant rock
Knowing that God is at work
Upon his path I shall wait
Not easy to stand still within the storm
Praying that word shall come down soon
Waiting like a cowboy for high noon
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Path
What do you do when time stands still
Unsure of the steps that will take you forward
Not wanting to take any back
Caught in the middle of a wasteland
Anxiousness can be overbearing
Wanting to move ahead
Time however moves onward like molasses
Patience is a virtue they say
Wishing I could stay patient awaiting the next day
So Lord I wait upon your word
To send me unto the path designed by your hand for me
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Together
Upon you I find my courage
To reach for a future with you
When I look into your eyes
I find a time ahead so bright
Journey’s ahead to see all we have talked about
To reach that moment trials will we face
Together we will make it through
From sea to shining sea, across the oceans we will go
Until such a day when eternity we shall reach
Hand in hand we shall go to that end
Till we walk the roads made of gold
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Path of Life
Upon a path we each walk
Hoping to be on a solid bedrock
Often our path gets muddy with pitfalls along its course
Looking to not get stuck in remorse
How we get through those patches of pain
Without getting stained
Is how we build character and fortitude
An inner strength we will exude
But how do we conquer those traps that we cannot escape
Who can you turn to keep you in shape
There is one we can place our hope and trust in
The Lord our God who is our savior
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Distance
The thought of us being apart
Wears upon my fragile heart
But I know no matter how hard it may be
It will always be you and me
Our hearts will always be mended as one
Until our days on earth are done
The flame within our hearts will burn bright
Whatever the distance between us two
My heart will only beat for you
When loneliness becomes overbearing
Look upon the skies and stars we are sharing
Call my name upon the wind
With our souls intertwined
Answering back with a whisper between our souls
Sending my love back to you
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Upon A Cloud
Tell me what the sound a cloud makes
Let me know what it takes
To find where it begins and where it ends
What that journey they make intends
As I watch them pass me by
Wishing to myself I could fly
Free as they float across the sky
Seeing all that lies below
Oh how I wish I could go
Over the trees and above the mountains
A soul set free to see all of God’s creation below
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Friday Funnies (Serious) – Red Buttons – Pledge of Allegiance
In honor of Memorial Day, something a bit different. An oldie but a goodie. Very powerful and very meaningful for someone who has spent most of their adult life serving this country that I love. Enjoy.
Hand in Hand
The future is an uncertain mystery
We want to be able to control every aspect
Thinking we know all that comes next
But one day we are here and the next we are not
So as our future together is full of fright
Wishing we will always walk in the light
I know that there will be days full of rain
As long as I’m with you I will not be strained
For my future is with you that is all I know
Wherever that journey takes us we will go
With God as our guide
And you by my side
Hand in hand we will go forth
Whether it by East, West, North or South
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A Soldier's Walk 