Dream Vs Reality

By C.S. Bosse
 

When I was young,
I dreamed of a knight in shining armor, a picket fence,
Someone to love and protect me,
We would grow old together.

When I was young,

I dreamed of a family, children of my own,
Loving little ones who’d hang on every word I said,
I’d care for them, tuck them safely into bed.

When I was young,

I had this dream of how my life should be,
But now I’m older and somehow
Life just isn’t how I dreamed it would be.

What I got,

A man deep in depression after losing his job,
Not at all the father I’d hoped he would be,
Sometimes I wonder if he even loves me.

What I got,

Children sweet and innocent while they were young,
Now they’ve grown up to become unruly,
Sometimes I wonder where I went wrong.

What I got,

Just isn’t what I dreamed it would be,
But I know there’s a reason it has to be,
There’s someone up there looking out for me.

And He put me here because He knew

That it is just where I needed to be,
So I would find my way to Him.

So although I didn’t get all that I dreamed,

I’m thankful for what I got,
And that He put me right where He wants me

I know there’s a reason I’m here

Although it’s not always clear
Because I believe He wants what’s best for me.

So now I’ll stay and I’ll pray to God

Knowing that it will all be ok
When I enter Heaven on that day.

Song of the Carpenter King

By C.S. Bosse

Jesus, carpenter of the soul 
Gone ahead to prepare room for us
In Heaven’s golden estate
Jesus, born to a carpenter by trade
But God has made no mistake
Sent to rebuild a world torn asunder

Jesus born to be King

So let all creation sing
Of the carpenter King
Sent to repair the damage done
The battle he has won

Jesus, the carpenter of life

A million broken and empty hearts
He’s come to mend in love
Jesus, the cornerstone was made
He left His throne above
And came down to give us life

Jesus born to be King

So let all creation sing
Of the carpenter King
Sent to repair the damage done
The battle he has won

Jesus, the Father’s only Son

Has made restoration for our sin  
Built a home for all eternity
Jesus, the good Sheppard
Will return one day
To lead us in His Kingdom 

Jesus born to be King

So let all creation sing
Of the carpenter King
Sent to repair the damage done
The battle He has won