[Intro — heartbeat, then three loud wooden knocks] [Whisper] Lantern Keepers… gather close. [Male lead] I don’t have to be who I was to follow You from here. [Verse 1 — male] I remember when my prayers could run, When hope came easy with the morning sun. I spoke of purpose, I stood up tall, Then one closed door made me question it all. One long wait turned into years, One brave smile learned to hide its tears. I kept on serving, kept moving through, While asking, “Lord, what’s become of me?” [Pre-Chorus — male] I said, “Who am I, with these doubts inside?” You said, “I’ll be with you”—You didn’t step aside. When I can’t see what I’m called to be, Your faithful presence is enough for me. [Chorus — male lead, female harmony] The wilderness changed me, But it didn’t change You. I’m not who I was then, But I’m still held by You. When my faith feels tired And my heart feels worn, There’s a small flame burning— It’s not gone, it’s not gone. [Verse 2 — male] Elijah saw the fire fall, Then found himself with no strength left at all. You gave him water, You let him rest, You met his weakness with tenderness. So I won’t call my weariness shame, Or think that my questions erase Your name. Some days the bravest prayer I can say Is, “Stay here beside me—help me through today.” [Pre-Chorus — female harmony] You don’t demand that I hide my scars. You meet me right where the tired parts are. When I can’t see what I’m called to be, Your faithful presence is enough for me. [Chorus — male lead, female harmony] The wilderness changed me, But it didn’t change You. I’m not who I was then, But I’m still held by You. When my faith feels tired And my heart feels worn, There’s a small flame burning— It’s not gone, it’s not gone. [Verse 3 — male] Naomi named the ache she knew, Still Ruth walked beside her through. Peter fell hard, but You called him near: “Feed My sheep. Follow Me from here.” You never asked me to erase the past, Or make old confidence come back fast. You meet the person I am today, And call me to walk with You this way. [Bridge — female lead, male answers] [Female] Heal what the hard years left behind. [Male] Correct the stories pain put in my mind. [Female] Teach this guarded heart to hope again. [Male] Give me grace for the road I’m in. [Duet] I don’t need every answer Before I take Your hand. Your grace is here in weakness; You know where I am. [Final Chorus — full duet] The wilderness changed me, But it didn’t change You. I’m not who I was then, But I’m still held by You. When my faith feels tired And my heart feels worn, There’s a small flame burning— It’s not gone, it’s not gone. The wilderness changed me, Still Your love came through. I can grieve who I’ve been And keep following You. I don’t have to go back To become someone new; I can bring who I am And keep walking with You. [Outro — soft, close] [Male lead] Even here… Even now… I am still Yours. [Whisper] Trailblazers.
