Shelena

Looking back on the days of our youth

Growing up, side by side

You were always the one I looked up to

My big sister, my friend, and my guide

Now I see the beautiful life you have built

With a family to call your own

You're a mother who leads with a gentle heart

And a faith that has beautifully grown

Oh, Shelena, you walk in His grace

With the love of the Lord shining clear on your face

I lift up my hands and I thank God above

For a sister like you and your endless love

Nenaw, I pray that His peace covers you

And I thank Him for all that you do

I wanted to wrap up a present this year

To show you how much you are loved

I couldn't quite get you a gift from a store

So I prayed to the Father above

I made you this melody, honest and true

A testament of my affection for you

A song to remind you wherever you go

That His mercy and goodness will flow

Oh, Shelena, you walk in His grace

With the love of the Lord shining clear on your face

I lift up my hands and I thank God above

For a sister like you and your endless love

Nenaw, I pray that His peace covers you

And I thank Him for all that you do

You pour out your spirit to nurture and teach

Keeping the word of the Lord in your reach

A mother so tender, a sister so strong

I'm lifting you up in the words of this song

Oh, Shelena, you walk in His grace

With the love of the Lord shining clear on your face

I lift up my hands and I thank God above

For a sister like you and your endless love

Nenaw, I hope that you like what I made

A gift from my heart that will never fade