Tony

It was a long road walking through the early years

Carrying the weight of my quietest fears

I married my life love, my beautiful wife

And four precious children brought joy to my life

We built up a home, but I needed a light

A shepherd to guide me out of the night

Then the Lord stood with me and gave me His strength

He held up my heart when my spirit was faint

In twenty-twelve, I finally surrendered my pride

I gave my whole life to my Savior and guide

Now I’m patient and loving, faithful and free

Resting in the peace that He poured over me

Now I look all around at the grace in this place

My family and friends are all seeking His face

We are following Jesus, together we stand

Held in the warmth of His caring hand

He awakened my spirit, He lifted my load

And showed me the purpose of such a long road

Then the Lord stood with me and gave me His strength

He held up my heart when my spirit was faint

In twenty-twelve, I finally surrendered my pride

I gave my whole life to my Savior and guide

Now I’m patient and loving, faithful and free

Resting in the peace that He poured over me

Second Timothy four, verse seventeen

A promise of rescue when valleys are deep

He stood at my side when I had nothing left

And filled up my lungs with His holy breath

He whispered to Tony, "You're never alone"

And turned my wandering heart into a home

Yes, the Lord stood with me and gave me His strength

He held up my heart when my spirit was faint

In twenty-twelve, I finally surrendered my pride

I gave my whole life to my Savior and guide

Now I’m patient and loving, faithful and free

Resting in the peace that He poured over me

Thank You, Jesus, for standing with me