[Opening]
Stand firm together in the Lord,
Let our hearts be reconciled;
Side by side, we serve the gospel,
Names within the book of life.
[Verse 1]
When the road ahead is hard, Lord,
And our hearts are filled with cares,
You remind us You are near us,
So we lift our hearts in prayer.
We rejoice in You and thank You,
Trusting You with every need;
And Your peace beyond explaining
Guards our hearts and minds in Christ.
[Chorus]
When the cares of life surround us,
We will turn our hearts to You;
You are near and You are faithful,
Your calming peace will see us through.
Teach us, Lord, the quiet secret,
To be content whatever comes;
You give us strength for every season—
Finish what You began in us.
[Verse 2]
Turn our thoughts to what is truthful,
What is lovely, pure and right;
Fix our minds on what is worthy,
Let our thoughts be shaped by Christ.
Let the truth that You have taught us
Shape the way we live our days;
Let our gentleness be known, Lord,
Jesus, guide us in Your ways.
[Bridge]
We are learning to be content, Lord,
Whether little, whether much;
Whether in hunger or in plenty,
We are held within Your love.
Through every season You sustain us,
We can face it all with You;
Jesus Christ, You are our strength, Lord,
Make us more and more like You.
[Final Chorus]
When the cares of life surround us,
We will turn our hearts to You;
You are near and You are faithful,
Your calming peace will see us through.
Teach us, Lord, the quiet secret,
To be content whatever comes;
You give us strength for every season—
Till Your life is formed in us.
[Coda]
Joined as partners in the gospel,
Sharing freely in the need;
Not the gift, but fruit increasing—
Fruit that grows abundantly.
What you gave, a fragrant offering,
Acceptable and pleasing to You, Lord;
My God will meet your every need,
From His riches in Christ Jesus.
[Doxology]
To our God and Father be the glory,
Forever and ever.
To our God and Father be the glory—
Forever… and ever… Amen.