I Wish You Well
Mariah Carey Lyrics

When glory days turn to stormy nights
When everything seems to be going great, but suddenly everything takes a turn for the worst.

You must have been so petrified
You must have been really scared and anxious in that situation.

Didn't you, didn't you feel so cold
Didn't you feel so alone and scared in that situation?

You against the world in a losing fight (a losing fight)
You felt like you were fighting against the world, and despite your best efforts, you were still losing.

Captive of your demons inside
You felt trapped by your inner demons and struggles.

So you sought an enemy
You looked for someone to blame or to be angry at.

Take heed to the word it's time Check Proverbs 19:29
Pay attention to the Bible's teachings, specifically Proverbs 19:29.

Don't cry
Don't be sad or upset in this situation.

I truly wanted solidarity
I wanted to feel united with you and everyone else.

Still wearing my blinders back then
I was ignorant of some issues or problems we were facing at that time.

I weep for what I dreamed we all could be
I feel sad about the missed opportunities or potential we had as a group.

I'll keep you in prayer 'till the end
I will continue to pray for you and your well-being until the end.

Still bruised, still walk on eggshells
I still feel hurt and vulnerable, and I'm careful about what I say or do around you.

Same frightened child, hide to protect myself
I feel like the scared child I used to be, and I have to hide or protect myself from you.

But you can't manipulate me like before Examine first John chapter four verse four
I won't let you control or manipulate me like you did in the past. Look at the teachings in 1 John 4:4.

Be strong in the Lord and power of His might
Be strong and trust in the Lord's power.

If my shows of gratitude are minuscule
If my ways of showing gratitude or appreciation are small or insignificant.

Inside your mind, sorry (I'm so sorry, please forgive me) (There's only so much I can do) I love you and did all that I could
I'm sorry if you don't feel like I appreciate you enough, but I still love you and did what I could.

Maybe when you're cursing me You don't feel so incomplete But we've all made mistakes Felt the guilt and self-hate
Maybe you curse me to feel better about yourself, but we all make mistakes and feel guilty about them.

I know you've been there for me plenty Maybe still got love for me But let him without sin cast the first stone brethren But who remains standing then Not you not I see Philippians 4:9 (Put it into practice)
I know you've helped me in the past and maybe you still care for me. Remember the teachings in Philippians 4:9 about not judging others.

No weapon formed against me shall prosper Surely God is my salvation I will trust and not be afraid The Lord, the Lord is my salvation I will trust in Him
I trust in God to protect me and keep me safe from harm.

But I have had God's help to this very day And so I stand here and testify To small and great alike So the more you curse me The more you're blessing me The Word said it Love your enemies
I attribute my success to God's help, and I testify to everyone that the Bible teaches us to love our enemies.

Do good to those who curse you Pray for those who mistreat you Psalms 129:2 They have greatly oppressed me from my youth But they have not gained victory over me
The Bible teaches us to do good to those who curse and mistreat us, as in Psalms 129:2, and though I have been oppressed, I still stand strong.