For years I've worn a mask, hidden my pain
With laughter and smiles, but it's all been in vain
An invisible burden, it weighs on my soul
Every step that I take feels beyond my control
But Lord, I feel you near, in my darkest hour
When the weight of this world is too much to empower
I see the footprints, in the soft sand
In my brokenness, Lord, you always stand
Legs that give way, muscles twist and shake
Endless nights in shadows, feeling so fake
The bullies of my past haunt me still today
But your gentle whisper guides me along the way
But Lord, I feel you near, in my darkest hour
When the weight of this world is too much to empower
I see the footprints, in the soft sand
In my brokenness, Lord, you always stand
In dreams, I walk the shore with you
Scenes of my life, I see them too
In every struggle, every tear I've cried
Your love has lifted, you've been by my side
But Lord, I feel you near, in my darkest hour
When the weight of this world is too much to empower
I see the footprints, in the soft sand
In my brokenness, Lord, you always stand
When I see one set of footprints in the sand
I know you carry me, holding my hand
Through pain and sorrow, your love shines bright
In the midst of my battles, you are my light
No drugs or remedies, no magic potions near
No treatments or surgeries can quiet my fear
This curse that won't lift, a prayer feeling ignored
With laughter from others, I feel I'm at war
A battle with no end, fighting the beast inside
But I find my strength, Lord, in you I confide
But When I see only one set of footprints there
It's then I know, Lord, you're carrying my cares
Through pain and suffering, your grace shines bright
In the depths of my struggle, you are my light