(See Romans 8:28, Psalm 23, 1 Thessalonians 5:24)
I wrote this song the day I found out my wife wanted a divorce. We have long held differences with our beliefs regarding spirituality and Christianity.
I knew this day might come, ever since the day I professed my belief in Christianity and left Mormonism. This song was, I believe, one of the Lord’s tenderest of mercies that he bestows on us when we might least expect it.
I asked, and still ask the Lord to please bless that day, even though that day brought with it a lot of pain. I know that He can bring fortune out of misfortune, strength out of weakness, appreciation out of loss. He has a work to do in us, and will accomplish it through us if we have willing hearts.
This was written for my kids, for whom I had thought would never have to be exposed to something like this. I still have full faith, hope, and trust in God that he will bring something good out of that dark day.
Verse 1:
Bless this day
Guard my way, Lord
It’s not going the way I’d planned
But I give it up to You
Verse 2:
Give them faith
Just my faith, Lord
To face all this hurt and pain
Though I put my trust in You (and You alone)
Chorus:
Give them love
Give me love, Lord
For those who don’t understand
They (just) don’t understand
Verse 3:
Give them joy
Let me pass along His joy
Lord, you’ve given me
And peace that passes understanding
Verse 4:
Give them grace
Show Your grace, Lord
That same grace You give to me
It’s my daily bread
Lyrics and music copyright (c) 2014 Thomas J. Brough. All rights reserved.
