The Future You Hold

Morning falls across my face, I wake beneath an open sky. The white boat dances on the tide; I watch the seabirds passing by. Your hands are steady on the wheel, Just as they were throughout the night. A distant shoreline meets my eyes, And something in my heart comes alive. I rise and stand beside You, The wind upon my skin. “Jesus, what have You prepared?” I’m ready to begin. You hold my future, You know the way. Your love goes before me Into each new day. A life full of purpose, A heart learning hope— Jesus, I’m ready For the future You hold. I used to count the wasted years And wonder what was left for me. Now sunlight fills the empty seat Where all my fears had tried to sleep. You stayed with me through every word; You heard the things I could not hide. And here You are, still leading on, With room for me here by Your side. I don’t know every harbor, Or all that I will do. But I can take the next step When I take that step with You. You hold my future, You know the way. Your love goes before me Into each new day. A life full of purpose, A heart learning hope— Jesus, I’m ready For the future You hold. What will these hands be used for? Whose burden can I share? Where will Your kindness send me? Jesus, lead me there. You’ve given me this new life; Let Your love come shining through. With every gift You’ve placed in me, Let me walk this road with You. The shore is drawing closer. I’m standing at Your side. You smile as I look forward— My heart is open wide. You hold my future, You know the way. Your love goes before me Into each new day. A life full of purpose, A heart learning hope— Jesus, I’m ready For the future You hold. You hold my future, And I’m here with You. The morning is golden; There’s so much left to do. With peace in Your presence And joy in my soul— Jesus, I’m ready For the future You hold. The white boat reaches shallow water. You turn and offer me Your hand. I take it as the morning opens— Together, we step onto the land.