Because of You

I've had my share of good and bad news I've had to cry when no one else knew Felt all alone like nobody could really understand But I heard you whisper a sweet melody Said give me your burdens, give them to me Today I stand, Lord, stronger and wiser because of you Because of you Because of you Because of your love and grace and mercy I've made it through And no I'm not perfect Sometimes I fall Yet, Lord, you've been there whenever I call And if anyone asks me how did I make it It's because of you Strong for my family I have to be But tell me who's strong, who's strong for me Who gives me strength and courage and wisdom to make it through? But there's not a friend, no not one None that can help you, not like the Son If anyone asks me how did I make it It's because of you Oh It's because of you It's because of you Because of your love and grace and mercy I've made it through No I'm not perfect And sometimes I fall But yet, Lord, you've been there whenever I call If anyone asks me how did I make it If anyone asks me how did I, how did I go through If anyone asks me how did I make it If anyone asks me how did I go through If anyone asks me, Tamia, how did you do it? It's because of you