**Verse 1** God, the year is slowly drawing to an end, And here I stand, with courage wearing thin. Hope has grown so quiet, almost out of sight, Dreams are fading somewhere in the night. What once seemed ordinary now feels out of reach, Even simple things have become beyond my means. The weight upon my shoulders grows with every day, And I don't know how much more I can carry on this way. **Pre-Chorus** I don't feel safe, this fear won't disappear, It follows me home, it's always somewhere near. I want to keep on fighting, but I've fought for so long, My soul is tired, my heart feels worn. **Chorus** But I have never lost the heart within me, Though I've stumbled through the passing years. I cannot walk much further on my own, I'm tired, God, and I feel so weak. So I lay my trust before You, All my worries, all my pain, Everything that's far too much for me, Into Your hands — please hold me close again. **Verse 2** I've fought through tears and silent anger, I've kept on hoping through the pain. I gave so much, even when I had nothing left, And still I found the strength to love again. Now here I stand, with no answers in my hands, Yet my heart still beats — and that means more than I can say. For somewhere deep inside, a quiet truth remains: You will not leave me, even when I lose my way. **Chorus 2** So I lay my trust before You, All my wishes, all my fears, Everything that weighs upon my heart, Into Your hands — let me rest here. You know the way better than I ever could, You see the roads where I see only night. I'll let go now, though it's harder than I thought, And trust that You are by my side. **Bridge** Thank You for all that was and all that is, For every little light You gave me in the darkness. I do not ask You for a life without pain, Only stay beside me and guide me once again. One step at a time, wherever I may go, Give me the faith to trust what I don't know. **Final Chorus / Outro** I ask You, please stay close to me, And gently take me by the hand. When I no longer know the way, Please guide me through this unknown land. I am tired, God, but I surrender to You, For even in letting go, a new meaning can shine through. In Your hands, I can finally rest, And walk on — not alone, but with You.
