(Intro ) If you only knew… the nights I didn’t think I’d make it (Verse 1) There were days I smiled in public But I was breaking underneath Holding tears behind my eyelids Praying, “God, don’t give up on me” I was tired, I was empty Didn’t know which way to go But somehow in the silence You were closer than I know When I felt weak You were my strength When I lost hope You made a way (Chorus) He kept me When I couldn’t keep myself Held me When I was crying out for help Every moment I thought I’d fall You never let me hit the ground at all I’m standing here, I’m still alive Only by Your grace… I survived Yeah… He kept me (Verse 2) There were doors that never opened And I didn’t understand But looking back I see Your mercy In every “no” You planned People left and things fell through And it hurt more than I say But what was meant to break me Only built the woman I became You saw my tears You heard my prayers Even when I thought You weren’t there (Chorus) He kept me When I couldn’t keep myself Held me When I was crying out for help Every moment I thought I’d fall You never let me hit the ground at all I’m standing here, I’m still alive Only by Your grace… I survived Yeah… He kept me (Bridge) I should’ve lost my mind I should’ve given up I should’ve walked away When life got too much But You… You stayed You carried me through the pain Now I’m stronger Now I see Everything You were doing in me (Final Chorus) He kept me Through every storm I faced He held me Even when I lost my faith Now I stand and I testify Every tear had a reason why I’m still here, I’m still alive Only by Your grace… I survived Yeah… He kept me (Outro) Another birthday… and I’m still standing
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