You Were Always There

As a young teen in those waters,

I felt Your name call out to mine.

Didn’t know that simple moment

Would steady me through all my time.

You were writing every chapter,

Even when I couldn’t see—

Guiding roads I’d grow into,

Growing faith inside of me.

I didn’t walk the chapel hallways

Every time the doors were wide,

But even when I strayed from structure,

Your steady presence stayed inside.

When growing up got loud and lonely,

When I doubted who I’d be,

I found You waiting in the silence,

With the strength I’d always need.

Life brought a season I felt coming,

Even if I feared the change.

In the middle of that shifting,

Everything felt rearranged.

At a crossroads with no answers,

Not sure where the road would be,

You were there inside the quiet,

Holding me with endless grace.

You didn’t show me every answer,

But You lit enough to see—

Whispered hope inside confusion

Till my heart could breathe in Thee.

Lord, You gave me my two daughters—

Greatest blessings I have known.

In the moments I felt empty,

They’re the strength You let me hold.

They’re the purpose of my mornings,

Still the center of my world,

Proof of every bit of goodness

You’ve poured into my life through them.

And Lord, You know my heart is full—

Full with love You gave through them.

Still there’s room inside for someone

You may bring to walk with me again.

I’m not rushing, not afraid now,

Not rewriting things alone.

I’ll just trust You with the future—

You’ve never led me wrong.

You were the light behind my footsteps,

Every mile You carried me.

Through every storm and all my questions,

Your steady grace was what I’d need.

Now I’m stepping toward a new beginning—

A little scared, but hopeful to be.

I can feel You leading every moment;

I trust the future You’re shaping for me.

For every breath and every blessing,

Lord, I thank You more than words could say.

For every time You kept me steady,

Every night You carried me through grace.

You know I come to You a thousand times,

Asking You to guide me through the things I’ve missed—

Still You meet me with forgiveness,

With open arms and patience in Your midst.

Sometimes I wonder if You smile at me—

“It’s Paul again, I know that voice…”

Still You walk straight toward my heart, Lord,

And make me feel like I’m Your choice.

So here I am with open hands, Lord—

Thankful for the life You led me through.

As I step into what’s next now,

I place my every heartbeat back with You.

You’ve been my shelter when I’m breaking,

My steady strength when I’m worn thin.

Guide my steps into tomorrow—

Let my next chapter start with You again.