[Verse 1] When years feel lost in waiting, And promises seem far, When exile clouds the morning, And hope feels like a scar, I’ll turn my face toward Heaven, Not trusting what I see, For You are full of mercy, And still remembering me. [Pre-Chorus] Before the walls are rising, Before the chains are gone, You call my heart to come back To the place where I belong. [Chorus] While I am praying, You are moving, While I am weeping, You are near, Mercy is stronger than my ruin, Grace is greater than my fear. Even when the answer’s hidden, I will trust Your word is true, When my future feels delayed, Lord, Hope begins with You. [Verse 2] Like Daniel in the silence, He read the prophet’s page, He saw the years of sorrow, The promise for that age. He humbled down in ashes, Confessed his people’s sin, And cried, “O Lord, have mercy, Restore our hearts again.” [Pre-Chorus 2] Not because we are righteous, Not for the good we’ve done, But for Your name and mercy, O Lord, let healing come. [Chorus] While I am praying, You are moving, While I am weeping, You are near, Mercy is stronger than my ruin, Grace is greater than my fear. Even when the answer’s hidden, I will trust Your word is true, When my future feels delayed, Lord, Hope begins with You. [Bridge] While he was still speaking, Heaven sent reply, Gabriel came with comfort, Hope was drawing nigh. You hear before we finish, You know before we plead, Restoration rises When Your people seek. [Final Chorus] While I am praying, You are moving, While I am weeping, You are near, Mercy is stronger than my ruin, Grace is greater than my fear. Even when the answer’s hidden, I will trust Your word is true, When my future feels delayed, Lord, Hope begins with You. [Outro] So I’ll turn my heart toward Heaven, I’ll trust what You will do, Before I see the answer, Hope begins with You.
