From the day you held me close
In your gentle loving arms
You gave me strength to face the world
And shield me from its harms
Through every word
Through praise or pain
Your love would never stray
It's in your eyes I found my light
Your love has paved the way
Your love is why I made it
Through the storms
And all the rain
In every tear
In every fear
You took away the pain
Your love is why I'm standing here
You never let me fall
Through it all
Your love was there
It's the greatest gift of all
You kissed my wounds and calmed my soul
When I was broken down
Your arms were always open wide
To catch me when I'd drown
In all my flaws mistakes and scars
You saw the best in me
I found my strength inside your heart
Your love has set me free
Your love is why I made it
Through the storms
And all the rain
In every tear
In every fear
You took away the pain
Your love is why I'm standing here
You never let me fall
Through it all
Your love was there
It's the greatest gift of all
Through teenage years I pushed away
But you were standing strong
And even when I lost my way
Your love was never gone
You sent me off when times were tough
But I still felt your grace
Your sacrifices shaped my life
Your love my saving grace
Bad choices heartbreak darkened days
I walked those troubled roads
But still you prayed
You never swayed
You lightened heavy loads
The prayers you whispered every night
The waiting you endured
Brought me back into your light
Your love was always pure
Your love is why I made it
Through the storms
And all the rain
In every tear
In every fear
You took away the pain
Your love is why I'm standing here
You never let me fall
Through it all
Your love was there
It's the greatest gift of all
Tracing back through all the years
Your love was never wasted
I see the truth so clearly now
It's the reason why I made it
You gave me life
You gave me hope
When I was at my worst
And now I'm here
Beside you still
Because you loved me first
Your love is why I made it
Your love is why I'm here
Through every trial
Every mile
You've always been so near
Your love is why I made it
Your love is why I stand
Through it all you've held my heart
Right here within your hands