Slow & Steady

There was a time in my life 
When I could see the future clearly 
It was like the earth laid down before me 
And all my dreams would turn to destiny

But now some days I barely know my name
And I’m haunted by the faces 
And scars left in the wake of self destruction
Is there hope for my redemption  

Slow and steady you’ve been breaking me
One death at a time, till there's nothing left to hide.
And slow and steady is how you’re changing me
One step at a time, till you’re you’re all that’s left to find

Now there are days in my life 
When I can feel You moving through me
I still can’t see the future clearly
But I believe you hold my destiny

So many years I fought to stake my claim
As if I could force your hand to lift me up
Above the stain of self destruction
But now I feel the grace of your redemption    

There is redemption in the shadow of the cross
Where Mercy bled my name till the life I lived was lost 
Amidst the weight of shame 
Your blood flows deeper through my veins  
And You’re changing my name   

The Breaking

Slow & Steady

Instrumental written for a project 10/10/10

James Cochran