Promises
Kez and Friends Lyrics

I never said that I would give you silver or gold
I never promised to give you material wealth or riches.

Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold
I never promised that life would always be comfortable and free of hardship.

But I did say you'd never walk through this world alone
I did promise that you would never have to face life's challenges completely on your own.

And I did say, don't make this world your home
I advised you not to become too attached to this earthly existence.

I never said that fear wouldn't find you in the night
I never promised that you would never feel afraid or anxious.

Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight
I never promised that you would never feel isolated or alone.

But I did say I'd be right there by your side
I promised that I would always be there to support and comfort you.

And I did say I'll always help you fight
I promised to be your ally and defender, and to help you overcome any challenges you face.

'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep
I made a commitment to you that I fully intend to honor and fulfill.

My grace will be sufficient in every time of need
Whatever you may face in life, my grace and support will be enough to help you through.

And my love will be the anchor that you can hold onto
My love for you will be a steadfast foundation that you can rely on in times of trouble.

This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you
I want you to remember that this is a real promise that I made to you and that I will keep.

I never said that friends would never turn their backs on you
I never promised that people around you will never go against you or betray you.

Or that the world around you wouldn't see you as a fool
I never promised that the world would always understand or appreciate you.

But I did say like me you'll surely be despised
I did warn you that, like me, you may also face rejection and opposition from some people.

And I did say my ways confound the wise
I acknowledged that my ways and teachings might not always make sense to people who are considered wise or learned.

I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death
I never promised that you would never experience death or loss.

Or have to walk through chilly Jordan to enter into rest
I never promised an easy path to salvation, but that there will be rest and salvation for those who persevere.

But I did say I'd be waiting right on the other side
I promised that I will be waiting for you on the other side, after this earthly life is over.

And I did say I'll dry every tear you cry
I promised to comfort and console you, and to wipe away every tear you shed.

'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place
I want you to remember that I have prepared a special place for you in heaven.

And some day sooner than you think you'll see me face to face
I want you to know that we will someday meet in person, and that will be sooner than you expect.

And you'll sing with the angels and a countless multitude
In heaven, you will join the angels and countless others in singing and rejoicing in the presence of God.

This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you
I want you to remember that this is a real promise that I have made to you, and that it will be fulfilled.

So just keep on walkin', don't turn to the left or right
I encourage you to keep moving forward in your faith and not be sidetracked by distractions or obstacles.

And in the midst of darkness, let this be your light
In times of darkness or confusion, let this promise be your source of hope and guidance.

That hell can't separate us and you're gonna make it through
I want you to know that nothing, not even hell itself, can separate us, and that you will overcome any challenges you face.

This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you
I want you to remember that this is a real promise that I made to you, and that it will be fulfilled.