In shadows deep, where life unfurled, I stumbled blind, lost in the world. Each twist and turn, a bitter sting, A symphony of suffering. But through the cracks, a light broke free, A truth revealed, for me to see. The trials faced, the tears I cried, Were blessings veiled, deep inside. I chased the fleeting, vain and hollow, Forgetting faith, I didn't follow. Till emptiness consumed my soul, And rock bottom took its toll. Then in the silence, clear and bright, God's presence shone, a guiding light. With Him I rise, my spirit free, His love, my anchor, eternally. With God, I rise, with God, I stand, In His embrace, I understand. Through darkest nights, His light will shine, With God, I'm His, and He is mine. Lost in the wreckage, dreams turned to dust, Family fractured, health turned to rust. Jobless and friendless, adrift in despair, A life I once knew, beyond all repair. The mirror reflected a stranger's cold eyes, Lost in the labyrinth of "whys." Where do I turn, what is my fate? Consumed by the shadows, sealed by the gate. In solitude's depths, a whisper so clear, "You're not forsaken, I'm always right here." A purpose awakened, a fire within, With God by my side, a new chapter begins. Though darkness may linger, His light will ignite, Transforming the evil, into pure, holy light. A testament living, His promise so true, That even in brokenness, He makes all things new. With God, I rise, with God, I stand, In His embrace, I understand. Through darkest nights, His light will shine, With God, I'm His, and He is mine. With gifts divine, I now embrace, A life transformed by holy grace. No more neglect, no worldly sway, But gratitude in every day. The world may chase its fleeting dreams, While I find solace in His streams. For God's great love, a boundless sea, He grants us choice, eternally. Free will bestowed, a precious art, To choose our path, to play our part. Though darkness lurks, a shadowed plight, Love's radiant beam dispels the night. Like children yearning to please, My Father's love brings inner ease. With every breath, a whispered prayer, In God's embrace, I find my lair. With God, I rise, with God, I stand, In His embrace, I understand. Through darkest nights, His light will shine, With God, I'm His, and He is mine.