Our lives are as a tapestry

He weaves the threads so knowingly.

We don’t always understand

‘Cause we don’t see the Master’s plan.

We walk together yet alone-

The load each carries is his own

(Although sometimes we share the joy and pain).

Others have walked before us 

On this road we’re traveling on.

By learning from their stories

We can see what makes you strong!

They left us Steps to follow

To a better way to live.

They shared what they were given-

Now we’ve got something to give!

When they look into our eyes

And see His love (they’re not despised)-

Their human pain and brokenness we share.

Our lives a portrait that He weaves,

His grace together we receive.

Together is much better than alone!

Even when the road looks long

And the mountains hard to climb,

If we’re walking with our brother

There’s a strength that we can find!

It’s the strength that comes from giving away

The grace we’re given today

And sharing our lives

In a fellowship of friends.

(written and sung for my friend’s funeral in 2000, I think)