I write and perform a variety of music, but I especially love to write praise and worship songs...something that has eternal value!
Story behind the song
Written for two friends of mine. They'd both been through first marriages that ended in divorce and left them pretty shaken. This is the song I wrote when they found each other and got married.
Lyrics
Jackiea€™s Song
For Jackie and Janicea€¦January 23rd, 1999
When the walls came crashing in
a€™Thought Ia€™d never love again
When my world caved in and left me crushed and shattered
Through the dark and lonely days
When all hope seemed far away
And this heart that beat inside was bruised and battered
When all that I depended on was gone
You came and whispered to me a€œChild, youa€™re not alonea€
You gave me hope when I was torn
Restored my joy, I feel reborn
You brought me to a place I never thought Ia€™d be
Youa€™ve touched the aching of my heart
Youa€™ve given me a brand new start
And I thank you Lord for loving me.
(Last time through) Thank you Lord,
thank you, Lord for loving me.
When the days turned into weeks
As I struggled through my grief
When every waking hour seemed so long
You knew the shape my heart was in
Helped me learn to trust again
You brought me someone I could love and call my friend
And even when the road I walked was rough
Lord, Your sweet love and mercy was enough
Words and Music
Charlie Tipton iģJanuary 1999
