Stand
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics

What do you do when you've done all you can
What actions can you take when you've put forth maximum effort?

And it seems like it's never enough?
Despite your best efforts, why does it feel like it's not sufficient?

And what do you say
How does one respond verbally to feelings of isolation and abandonment?

When your friends turn away
When your companions cannot lend support,

And you're all alone, alone?
How does one manage to cope while being alone?

Tell me, what do you give when you've given your all
What can you offer when you've exhausted all your resources?

And it seems like you can't make it through?
When there appears to be no way to endure the hardship?

Well, you just stand when there's nothing left to do
Sometimes, the only option you have is stay steadfast without taking action.

You just stand, watch the Lord see you through
Remain unyielding and believe that the Almighty One will protect you during these times.

Yes, after you've done all you can
Indeed, you must always make maximum effort.

Tell me, how do you handle the guilt of your past?
What is the proper way to deal with the remorse associated with your former mistakes?

Tell me, how do you deal with the shame?
How can one overcome the embarrassment or humiliation of their previous actions?

And how can you smile while your heart has been broken
What can be done to find happiness despite having an aching heart?

And filled with pain, filled with pain?
How does one find contentment when confronted with torment?

Tell me what do you give when you've given your all?
When you have given your all, what more is there to offer?

Seems like you can't make it through
When there seems to be no way to endure the challenge?

Child, you just stand when there's nothing left to do
In these situations, your faith requires you to be firm and unyielding.

You just stand, watch the Lord see you through
Hold firmly to your belief that God will protect you in these trying circumstances.

Yes, after you've done all you can
It's important to continue trying no matter what.

Stand and be sure
Remain adamant and certain.

Be not entangled in that bondage again
Avoid repeating the same mistake that led to being trapped in adversity.

You just stand and endure
Hold firm through the struggle and remain committed in these trying times.

God has a purpose
Believe that there is a greater reason and goal for your suffering.

Yes, god has a plan
Trust in the fact that the Lord has a purpose for your life.

Don't you dare give up through the storm
Do not contemplate surrendering during difficult times.

Stand through the rain
Remain unyielding in the face of adversity.

Through the hurt
Despite the pain,

Yeah, through the pain
Persist through the hardship.

Don't you bow, and don't you bend
Do not falter or give in during these trials.

Don't give up, no, don't give in
Maintain your faith and keep trying.

Hold on
Remain hopeful and determined.

Just be strong
Stay resolute and unwavering.

God will step in
Have faith that the Lord will intervene.

And it won't be long
Believe that your suffering will soon come to an end.

After you've done all you can, after you've done all you can
Even after you've given your all,

After you've gone through the hurt
When you've experienced great pain,

After you've gone through the pain
After you've endured great suffering,

After you've gone through the storm
When you've overcome the devastating turmoil,

After you've gone through the rain
Even after experiencing a difficult and trying period,

Prayed and cried
You relied on prayer and tears to get through your troubles.

Prayed and cried
Even after praying and crying,

Prayed and cried
Even after continually seeking solace through prayer and tears,

Prayed and cried, oh my
With all your heart.

After you've done all you can you just stand
Finally, you must remain unwavering after having exerted all possible effort.