Through These Living Years

Through These Living Years
(Jacob R. McGowen)

[1st Verse]
People often think they know me
Yet, it feels like no one ever does
At times, they laugh and talk about me
And I will never measure up
To ever-changing expectations
To all that they want me to be
Yet, in these times I know what matters
A truth that helps someone like me

[Chorus]
For every chance of fun
There’s a world of heartache
For every bit of joy
There’s a flood of tears
Yet, You, oh Lord, will keep me
Through these living years

[2nd Verse]
I often hide away from people
It’s easier to be alone
For if I am, then they can’t hurt me
So, I try and make it on my own
Till I am attacked by chaos
And evil pokes and prods at me
It’s then I know I need my Savior
And company to help me see that…

[CHORUS]

[Bridge]
We weren’t meant to live life aimlessly
We weren’t meant to be alone
And it’s through our Lord
And the ones we love
I know that we will remain strong

[CHORUS]