As the sun rises and begins to shine what a view
The rays penetrate the tallgrass Fields with the dew
At the bottom of the hill is the valley in its great array
It seems I've been residing here most of my days
The valley was uncomfortable at first
Because instead of seeing my good I've seen my worst
David said though he walks through the shadow of death
He feared no evil because God was with him every step
And that's the place I'm coming to
Because my foundation is being built again and I will not be moved
With every beam his presence I embrace
Finding comfort finding strength finding his grace
The dawn declares a peace that will endure
My soul now becoming settled and secure
The rising light a promise true and bold
A brand new story waiting to unfold
Play Future clear beneath the morning sky
On this new ground I watch my spirit fly
So I've learned to embrace the valley not just for show
But I've learned to embrace the valley because that's where you grow
For every shadow torch my soul to see
The guiding hand that truly set me free
No longer bound by what used to be
I rise with purpose calm and finally free

Written by Jean Gillies 7-3-25