"Hold My Heart" - Tenth Avenue North

This song is one of the two that saved my life. When I met Mike, the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North in September 2008, I told him how this song had saved my life. It randomly came on the radio one night when I had a blade to my wrist when I was at home. He started crying and he said that stories like mine make the hectic life of a musician worth it. He thanked me for sharing my story and hugged me. He said that I'd be in his prayers and I said that he would be in mine. Since that night, I've been praying for Tenth Avenue North and their ministry. They're now one of the most popular Christian bands.



How long must I pray
Must I pray to You?
How long must I wait
Must I wait for you?
How long ‘til I see your face
See you shining through

I'm on my knees
Begging you to notice me
I'm on my knees
Father, will You turn to me

One tear in the driving rain
One voice in a sea of pain
Could the maker of the stars
Hear the sound of my breaking heart

One life, that's all I am
Right now, I can barely stand
If You're everything You say You are,
Would You come close and holy my heart

I've been so afraid, afraid to close my eyes
So much can slip away before I say goodbye
But if there's no other way
I'm done asking why

I'm on my knees
Begging You to turn to me.
I'm on my knees
Father, will You run to me

So many questions without answers
Your promises remain
I can't see but I'll take my chances
To hear you call my name
To hear you call my name

Here's me and Mike Donehey in September 2008