Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

When I step out in faith

I often stumble, often fall

But you catch my outstretched hand

You’re not mad at me at all

I may feel guilt and shame

That I’m weak and lame

But when I dare look into your eyes

You’re smiling fondly, glad I came

“This Here,” You say

“Is the place I want you to be.

Now you’re poor in spirit

You see your need for Me”

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How many times have I tried

To find my own way
“I should do it on my own.”
Is what I subtly say

Now the way of self-sufficiency

Is the way of pain

How often I try to be my own savior

I fall again and again

“You don’t have to be good enough

I’ve already been perfect for you

Look up at Me on the cross 

carrying you through”

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I'll surrender to your process

In death to self, I'm free

You always were the all in all

I was blind, but now I see

I'm tired of standing on broken legs

I'll rest in your embrace

You were longing for me as I am

Your healing's in this place

We're ready to bear the Spirit's fruit

The yoke's light, You take the lead

The soil of our heart is finally soft

You begin to plant good seed

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“The way with Me is winding

Your resolve will often sway

You must take it step by step

My Word illuminates your way”

“I guarantee there will be suffering

I guarantee I care

Here or Heaven, it’s all redeemed

I feel your pain, I’m there”

“Will you really trust me? 

Open fists, look into My face

Humble yourself, take My hand

I Am your strength, your glory, your grace”

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I trust You 

I trust You

And when I come to the end of myself

I’ll run back to You again

“I love you 

I love you

I want you at the end of yourself

Turn back to me again”

Cling to Christ

Live in Christ

Draw from Christ

It’s our joy to abide together