Losing My Leaves

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)

I’m watching the leaves change colors
Why do they have to fall
The leaves will once young and healthy
Now time has taken its toll

Cold winds are blowing branches
Can’t hold them in there place
Why does this change have to happen
God, please, grant me Your grace.

I’m losing all my leaves, and waiting for the

I’m looking back at faces.
A time when things were green
I’ve learned to live in the moment
The future’s not yet seen

My leaves are like my sins
And my un-forgiveness too
If that’s the case, I’ll loose my hold
And plant my trust in You

I’m losing all my leaves, and waiting for the

Consider it pure joy my family
Consider it pure joy my friends
‘Cause these trials will test you
and make you stronger in the end.

I’m losing all my leaves, and waiting for the Spring. I’m waiting for the Spring.

All Songs Copyrighted to Joe K. Griffith 2009©