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Glimpse

Yaounde, Cameroon, January 2003
ONE 
I woke up this morning, a smile on my face
I can't remember the last time that happened
Or what kind of space I was occupying
But I wasn't complaining

I picked up my Daytimer, browsed through the lists 
Of the work I could do, and the calls that I'd missed
And my smile sank down into my chest
Where my worries were waiting

     REFRAIN 
     One day, God will make everything all right
     He'll transform it all into day from night
     But today I need a glimpse of what's real to
     Give me courage

TWO 
I put down my lists and glanced up at my wife
Who was stifling a giggle while watching the life
Of our kids hanging upside down - from each other

My Bible sat brown on the shelf holding treasures
I hadn't yet thought of like overflowing measures 
Of joy and love - Just waiting for me

THREE 
"Don't grow weary of doing good," that's what he said
But sometimes that first step feels like lifting up lead
But afterwards - I feel light as a feather

So I've decided to do what I can every day
To open my eyes to the things I'll feel and do and say 
Up in heaven - That's what's real.
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