After saying “yes” to God and jumping with both feet into His goodness, I realized how much I had been missing out on. It left me questioning “how many days”? I wrote this song. Keep in mind I am not usually a song writer. I leave that for my friend Stephanie at Notes From the Soul. (She is awesome.) Nevertheless, here is my heart on a billboard for you to read. Honk if you’ve ever felt the same.
How Many Days
By Carol Hatcher
Verse 1
Lord, you’ve opened my eyes to see
Just how awesome you can be.
But I just can’t help but think
Of all the wasted time I’ve spent
Searching for the things that would not fill me
Just a life of cheap thrills for me.
Oh Lord, how many days
How many days did I waste?
I should have been searching for your face.
You are more than I ever dreamed of
Basking in your grace just leaves me
Wondering…
Lord, how many days?
Verse 2
Now, I’m in my chair just sittin’ around
With all the comforts to be found.
Not moving out of my own zone,
‘Cause I can’t stand to be alone.
You see, I’m waiting for a blessing,
You’re not there – you must be testing.
Oh Lord, how many days?
How many days did I wait?
It was too easy in my place.
I should have stepped out on my faith.
But I’m still basking in your grace and it leaves me
Wondering…
Lord, how many days?
Verse 3
I got caught up in my self.
My problems, my fears, my health
I didn’t see you at the door.
I didn’t know you wanted more.
More than Sunday morning frills,
More than quickly spoken spills.
Oh Lord, how many days?
How many days were just for me?
My tears, my joy, my peace.
I couldn’t see beyond my needs.
I didn’t plant your word, your seed.
Now I’m basking in your grace and it leaves me
Wondering…
Lord, how many days?
Verse 4
When finally I knew,
What, as your child, I was called to do
My eyes shielded from your glory
Your songs at night they did restore me.
And I gave my all to you.
Your grace, you pulled me through.
Oh Lord, how many days?
How many days did I seek?
I’ve been searching for your face.
You are more than I ever dreamed of and
Basking in your grace just leaves me
Wondering…
Lord, how many days?
Verse 5
Lord, how many days more
Until I’m standing at your door?
I wait and watch for signs of you
But still I know what I’m to do.
I stand on promises you’ve made
Bringing others to know your face.
Lord, how many days!
How many days we will dance and sing!
We will worship the risen King.
When we stand together at last,
In His glory, we all will bask.
So Lord, I’m just
Wondering…
How many days?
Beautiful…overflow of God’s glory in your heart…spoke to my heart…thank you..
I love this song! and I love your heart.
Oh, Carol. I know exactly where you are coming from. This could be my song too. Thanks for sharing and being so transparent. It has ministered to me and it will do so to others. Blessings on your week end…
Beep! Beep!
I know I have wasted so many, many days. But I am so thankful for His grace. So thankful He is my Redeemer in every way! Thank you for sharing this beautiful song!
Honk Honk…..
Beautiful lyrics there….
Your heart comes through with each line….
“In His glory we will bask”
I love it. You keep revealing more layers of talent, Carol! Good job!
-Janet
Love it! Love it! Love it!
Honk…Honk!!!
Beep, Beep!
Love it, and so blessed to have a few minutes to come online and read it!
Blessings,
Amanda
Okay, so you and Stephanie need to get together and make a CD …..love this!