Run the race

The road is long, the climb is steep,
But promises our hearts will keep.
When pain and tearful nights appear,
Jehovah’s love removes the fear.

I’ve stumbled hard and lost my way,
But mercy called me not to stay.
I brushed the dust and rose anew,
The race’s prize came into view.

Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.

Like sunrise shining through the haze,
His truth lights up my weary days.
Each breath reminds me who I am,
A servant walking hand in hand.

The world runs wild on roads too wide,
But I choose faith as my true guide.
It may be cramped, it may constrict,
Yet peace within is deep and strict.

Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.

I’ve seen old friends throw truth away,
Chasing dreams that fade to gray.
Still, I run with clearer mind,
For life eternal’s what I’ll find.

When weak in body, heart, or song,
Jehovah’s hand keeps pushing strong.
His spirit lifts when legs grow slow,
And gives the will to onward go.

Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.

I see His love in simple things,
The dawn, the rain, the bird that sings.
In every test, His care’s revealed,
In every scar, my faith is healed.

The road to life runs through the pain,
But storms will pass and hope remains.
My faith remains though shadows press,
For Jesus guides through wilderness.

Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.

When I am tired, my vision dim,
I lean upon the thought of Him.
His ransom shines, my burden fades,
His promise lights the darkest shades.

Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.

When all the runners cross that line,
The crown of life at last is mine.
I’ll sing in joy, forever free,
Beside my friends eternally.

Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.
Oh Jehovah, my strength, my stay,
In Jesus’ name I find my way.
Carla lifts her voice in praise,
Running strong through all her days.
Running strong through all her days.

Country Classic, swing, twang guitar, toe tapping rhythm 
Male singer