[Intro – Child, soft spoken, no instruments]
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
Guide me safely through the night,
And wake me with the morning light.
Amen.
(Brief pause. Soft piano begins, followed by gentle acoustic guitar.)
[Verse 1 – Warm, emotional female vocal]
Before my feet hit the floor, my knees hit the ground,
I ain’t looking for applause, I’m just crying out.
Hands folded, head low, Heaven hears my voice,
Every single day I wake, I choose You by choice.
I’ve been through the fire, felt the weight of the pain,
Thought I lost my way, but You called my name.
When I couldn’t see tomorrow through the tears in my eyes,
You were writing hope across my darkest nights.
The world told me strength meant I had to stand alone,
But You showed me real strength starts at the throne.
Every breath that I breathe is a gift I don’t own,
So I’m living every moment like I’m finally home.
[Pre-Chorus – Music begins to build]
When the fear starts talking, I remember Your truth.
When my faith gets shaken, I remember You move.
I don’t have the answers—I just know You’re enough.
Your grace is stronger than the days that get rough.
[Chorus – Full band, powerful female vocal]
I drop to my knees, bow my head, close my eyes,
Lift my prayers to Heaven high above the skies.
You’re the reason that I’m standing, reason that I fight,
You turned my darkest morning into morning light.
When my heart feels weak, You’re my strength again,
You’ve been faithful through the storm, faithful to the end.
If this world falls apart, I’ll still hold on tight,
‘Cause You’re the One who leads me through the longest night.
[Verse 2 – Emotional, reflective]
I remember all the nights I questioned where You were,
Looking for Your voice but only hearing hurt.
Now I see You never left—you were carrying me through,
Even when my faith was small, Your promises stayed true.
I’m not perfect, never claimed that I would be,
Just another soul redeemed because You set me free.
Every chapter of my story points back to Your name,
Without the cross, I’d still be shackled by my shame.
So if somebody hears these words and they’re losing hope,
Know the same God who lifted me can make you whole.
You don’t have to wear the weight that’s crushing your soul,
Lay it at His feet and let the Savior take control.
[Bridge – Soft at first, then builds]
When I fall, You lift me.
When I run, You find me.
When I break, You heal me.
Through the valley, You’re beside me.
No fear.
No shame.
Only mercy.
Only grace.
[Final Chorus – Biggest moment, full instrumentation and harmonies]
So I drop to my knees, bow my head, close my eyes,
Lift my prayers to Heaven high above the skies.
Every breath is Yours, every step is by Your grace,
I’m not who I used to be because You took my place.
If tonight’s my last, I’ll still praise Your name.
If tomorrow comes, I’ll do the same.
From a child’s first prayer to the woman I’ve become,
Every road I’ve walked has led me to the Son.
[Outro]
Amen
MakaylaWall
