Closer than I thought

[VERSE 1] We counted days in piles of cloth, Each one stained with something lost. Doctors came with practiced eyes, Left us poorer than the cost. She used to dance in springtime rain, Now she barely leaves her bed. And every night I’d pray for strength To lift the weight her sorrow shed. But when she heard He walked nearby, A spark lit up her tired face. I followed though my doubts were loud, Just trying to keep pace. ⸻ [CHORUS] I would have carried you myself if I could, Through every street and every cry in this crowd. If faith could be borrowed, I’d lend you mine, If hope had a voice, I’d speak it out loud. But twelve long years have taken their toll, And I’m holding your hand like a fragile thread. Still you whisper His name like a secret prayer, Like a promise not yet said. ⸻ [VERSE 2] The road was thick with bodies pressed, Heat and dust and rising fear. I begged you not to push so far, Afraid your strength would disappear. You slipped your fingers out of mine, Eyes fixed steady on His frame. I called your name, you didn’t turn, Like you were walking into flame. Then suddenly you reached your hand, Stretched it out through all that weight. Just a touch — the edge of cloth — A trembling act of quiet faith. ⸻ [CHORUS] I would have carried you myself if I could, Through every street and every cry in this crowd. If faith could be borrowed, I’d lend you mine, If hope had a voice, I’d speak it out loud. But twelve long years have taken their toll, And I’m holding your hand like a fragile thread. Still you whisper His name like a secret prayer, Like a promise not yet said. ⸻ [BRIDGE] Then everything around us froze, The noise fell back like breaking waves. He turned and asked, “Who touched My clothes?” And all my fear began to fade. She fell before Him shaking, Told the truth she’d tried to hide. And I realized in that moment He had seen her all along inside. ⸻ [FINAL CHORUS] I would have carried you myself if I could, But you walked straight into healing’s door. You reached for Him with trembling hands, And He reached back with something more. Twelve long years of silence broke, As if heaven finally caught your breath. I thought you were reaching out for Him… But He was reaching out for you instead.