When I weigh out my life and I count up the cost
Of the wounds I've sustained and the treasures I've lost
It is nothing compared to the joy that I've found
When I follow your lead and I take up my cross
CHORUS
So I'm letting go I'm shaking free
of what's holding me back You are all that I need
And here as we gather and fall to our knees
We're becoming the people you made us to be
I once lived for myself and it hollowed me out
I had nothing to lose but my debt and my doubts
I'm gaining the world as I give up my life
And I'm finding your kingdom is here and it's now
Oh your burden is light there's no sting in the grave
Your blood covers my sin by your wounds I am saved
I don't need to ask where you're leading me now
Your heart is my home and your love is the way
So I'm letting go I'm shaking free
of what's holding me back You are all that I need
And here as we gather and fall to our knees
We're becoming the people you made us to be
We're becoming the people you made us to be
credits
from juniper,
released September 1, 2014
Lyrics and music by Peter Goodyear
Copyright 2014. All rights reserved
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