perhaps it’s the way the stars are aligned
or could it be we need to seek to reach
beyond our comfort zone
to a higher state of mind
to deal with these testing times
it seems we all are stripped bare
and left with our soul exposed here
so the world can look and see
what’s really inside there
for these are testing times
when we have to take deep breaths
and call on God to help do our best
we need to do just to survive
these very testing times
I meditate and pray
I reach my arms up high each day
and ask the Lord for the strength
to keep me positive in what I say
in these very testing times
and I listen to all the news
and am shocked at what people do
and I realize how blessed I am
that I live with so much more than my fellow man
God in these testing times
help me to be more kind
and aware of those who need more light
and strength to get them through the night
in these testing times
For I know that more love is needed now
and understanding to find out how
we can keep our spirits strong
as we call on God so we can carry on
and survive and thrive in these testing times
