Karen

I open up my eyes and thank the Lord for one more day

For sixty-three sweet years with my mother, guiding my way

I try to keep a kind heart through the seasons I have seen

Lord, You know the woman that this Karen strives to be

I step into the sanctuary, walking in the light

Praying that my daily walk is pleasing in Your sight

So create in me a clean heart, Lord

Renew the right spirit in my soul

Let Your holy presence be the peace that makes me whole

Through the fellowship of family and the grace from up above

Keep my spirit lifted in Your everlasting love

I look at my grown children and I marvel at Your grace

Every moment with my grandkids brings a smile across my face

I’m stirring up the batter, baking blessings in the pan

Cooking for my loved ones is the joyful work of my hands

When the church doors swing wide open, I am right where I belong

Praising You, my Savior, with a hallelujah song

So create in me a clean heart, Lord

Renew the right spirit in my soul

Let Your holy presence be the peace that makes me whole

Through the fellowship of family and the grace from up above

Keep my spirit lifted in Your everlasting love

Because my friends and my family mean everything to me

Gathered 'round the table in sweet harmony

From the kitchen to the pews, let my testimony ring

I just want to serve the Lord in everything I bring

Create in me a clean heart, Lord!

Renew the right spirit in my soul!

Let Your holy presence be the peace that makes me whole

Through the fellowship of family and the grace from up above

Keep my spirit lifted, keep my spirit lifted

Keep my spirit lifted in Your everlasting love