He didn't give me everything I might have needed to take me far He didn't give me anything I might have wanted to make me a star If it were up to me I might have chosen differently But then maybe not for I have been taught By what He witheld from me He gives me strength to make it He heals my heart when others break it He's there for me He gives me strength to make it He who himself was hurt and hated More than I could ever be He strengthens me He didn't give me everything No silver platter No life of ease He didn't give me eveything I might have needed to help me succeed Yet in my heart I see He knows what is best for me So I will go on And write my own song With what He has given me He gives me strength to make it He heals my heart when others break it He's there for me He gives me strength to make it He who Himself was hurt and hated More than I could ever be He strengthens me I'll show my love for Him I put my trust in Him Running a race Walking by faith Until I'm home again with Him He gives me strength to make it He heals my heart when others break it He's there for me He gives me strength to make it He who Himself was hurt and hated More than I could ever be He strengthens me