Tough Enough To Bend

Tough Enough to Bend

Original words and music by Dan Johnson, Jr. copyright 1991-2003 Dan Johnson

Let us praise you, O God
We're like athletes in training
Learning to use new muscles
Right now they are weak
But with time they're growing stronger
'Cuz faith, hope, love, and perseverance
Come from experience

As the trials come and go
One thing that we know
We're faithful to the end
And tough enough to bend

So let's praise and give thanks to you, our God
We're like young apple trees
That grow beside the streams
Of living water
Now the storms, they may rise
And the winds, they may blow
But bring on the storms and bring on the winds
'Cuz it's time for us to grow!

As the trials come and go
One thing that we know
We're faithful to the end
And tough enough to bend

(instrumental solo)

We praise you, O God
With hearts like the desert
Thirsty for more of your Spirit
And more of your Word
Now give us strength
And give us boldness
As we let your voice
Proudly be heard!

As the trials come and go
One thing that we know
We're faithful to the end
And tough enough to bend

Update: I figured out the guitar chords! (see "Wrote a Song About It...")