I did not think nor did I care
Living a life that was a  lie
My path was smooth, my sea was still
Not one cloud in my sky.

I thought I knew His love for me
And thought I'd seen His grace
I thought I did not need to grow
So sure I'd made my place.

 
But then my path grew very dark
And storm clouds took a toll
The waves began to rock my ship
My anchor did not hold.

The ship that I had built myself
Was made of foolish pride
It fell apart and left me bare
There was nowhere I could hide.

I had no strength or faith of mind
For trials that lay ahead
And then I kneeled and prayed to Him
Opened wide my heart instead.

His loving arms enveloped me
And then he helped me stand
He said, "You still must face this storm
And 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
 I saw a flicker once again.

Through the pain and endless tears
My faith began to grow
And that is when I could see
My light began to glow.

I saw God's love in brand new light
His grace and mercy too
Eyes wide open, reaching out
My Jesus love shines through.

It was rocky in the storm
I sometimes wondered  why?
At times I knew I was finished
In pain and doubt I'd cry.

But Jesus, always by my side
Guided me each day
Through pain, doubt and so much strife
He helped me all the way.

Now I know more storms will come
But only for my good
The pain and tears have helped me grow
As nothing else ever could.

I know I have much more to learn
As Jesus works in me
If in my storms I love Him more
In His arms I'll always be!