Gene Ezell, Debbie L Davis and Daryl Williams
VERSE 1
There were times when burdens tried to bring me to my knees
I was humbled by the pain of all my hurtful memories
But the Lord was teaching me to trust and then I understood
That lessons learned along the way would turn out for my good
VERSE 2
Now, every morning mercy brings His joy alive in me
Each moment in His presence gives me reason to believe
That even if I wake up to another trial or test
With every single heartbeat I’m sure that I am blessed
CHORUS
I’m thankful for yesterday, grateful for today
And hopeful for tomorrow
What’s past is past, now I rest, and in His steps I’ll follow
I’m thankful, grateful, and hopeful for tomorrow
VERSE 3
The Lord has been so faithful and He’s loved me all my days
His overwhelming kindness gently leads me on my way
The future He has promised me is filled with peace and hope
And that is why I sing His praise so everyone will know
CHORUS x2 (with wraparound chorus?)