Hold out your hand, my child

Hold out your hand, my child, your grief is far too real,

I’m stretching out my hand to you, I’m waiting here to heal.

Hold out your hand, my child, don’t grasp to grief so tight,

You’re so weighed down by worry, by emptiness at night.

Hold out your hand, my child, give to me your grief.

It’s stopping you from living, and with it you can’t breathe.

Hold out your hand, my child, let’s take away your pain.

I’ll help you to rise up and stand, you will stand tall again.

Hold out your hand, my child, I’ll take your fear away,

I can comfort you and guide you, through night time and through day.

Hold out your hand, my child, you need to trust in me,

I hold her closely in my arms, she’s safely here, you’ll see.

I’ll hold your hand, my child, I’ll wipe away those tears.

I’ll fill that hole inside you, I’ll take away your fears.

Your wounds are deep, my child, but now a year has past,

Call out my name, reach out your hand, and know this pain won’t last.

My hand is holding yours, my child, look, see what we can do.

Turn your eyes to face me now, together, me and you.

My hand is holding yours, my child, your hand is holding mine.

Step out in faith and look around, the sun has yet to shine.

My hands now held up high, my Lord, I give her now to you.

I free my pain but hold her love, I put my trust in you.

7 Jan 2020