Don't Stop Believin'

"Sweet Silver Lining" --Kate Voegele

I’m going home down hearted and hoping
I’m close to some new beginning
I know there’s a reason for everything
That comes and goes

But so many people are looking to me
To be strong and to fight
But I’m just surviving
And I may be weak but I’m never defeated
And I’ll keep believing in clouds with that sweet silver lining

Most days I try my best
To put on a brave face
But inside my bones are cold
And my heart breaks
But all the while something’s keeping me safe
And alive

But so many people are looking to me
To be strong and to fight
But I’m just surviving
And I may be weak but I’m never defeated
And I’ll keep believing in clouds with that sweet silver lining

And I won’t give up like this
I will be given strength
Now that I’ve found it
Nothing can take that away

So many people are looking to me
To be strong and to fight
But I’m just surviving
And I may be weak but I’m never defeated
And I’ll keep believing

So many people are looking to me
To be strong and to fight
But I’m just surviving
And maybe weak but I’m never defeated
And I’ll keep believing in clouds with that sweet silver lining

I heard this song recently and instantly fell in love--not only for the melodic phrases of music, but for the equally compelling lyrics. What a reminder of the gift of grace that we receive each day. Weak, but never defeated, we don't have a choice but to keep believing and trusting that there is always something infinitely greater than ourselves. What a testament to our innate inadequacies and our internal need to submit to that which is greater. Enjoy!