Praising and Worshipping (feat. Kid Praise) - Ryan Eastep

A beautiful wife a beautiful life seven kids To give everything i never had a mom and a dad An identity never a maybe its with certainty and undeniable clarity Because your family is everything growing old with my wife Liz Telling stories of roads traveled as guidance to our kids In hopes they don't make the same mistakes that we did If they do we are still going love them because they're still our kids Angel Ernesto my oldest you've grown so quick Don't get caught up in the moments they'll sink your ship Be your own person never dumb down or let yourself be swayed Be the person in the dark that light will portray My Mona Lisa Monique Josephine named after the person i held dearest You changed my heart from the start and that sentiments the realest Nina Nena Nicole the toughest of my kids Keep working hard don't be afraid to love and always forgive I'm thankful for everything that you've given me So thankful for the storms because they're teaching me Didn't see it as a young man but i see it now Over joyed by your blessings and i'm breaking down Came so far from where i started i'm so different now You really did it center stage lord please come take a bow I'm so thankful when it comes to me you don't see what they see I believe in you because you believed in a sinner like me we are family Leah Janae what can i say shine bright like the sun In the middle of the day your so dang smart Pretty and talented too i know you feel lost in the middle But daddy loves you Manuel Manny man man Named after my father didn't have him like i wanted The pain makes me work harder to make sure that you have me And you never miss when i'm gone look back on good times and reminisce Eli Ephraim my youngest son the Lord saw me in my time of struggle your names definition What the family was missing be a good man take care of your mom Family is all you have when its all said and done To the baby of the bunch princess Elaina Marie Words could never explain the amount of joy you bring to me Love everything about you especially that smile It's so dang ornery and fits your personality well I'm thankful for everything that you've given me So thankful for the storms because they're teaching me Didn't see it as a young man but i see it now Over joyed by your blessings and i'm breaking down Came so far from where i started i'm so different now You really did it center stage lord please come take a bow I'm so thankful when it comes to me you don't see what they see I believe in you because you believed in a sinner like me we are family Lord i thank you for my firstborn Alyssya keeps my heart warm Double trouble Anna Alma not even our life's storms Can make me leave you're such a part of my heart now Perla your the one that jesus sent to wear my hearts crown Your voices sound like heaven such a blessing I love how you're so different you gave my life direction Even though i took a walk down the wrong path Julisa thanks for staying and believing in this wrong man To my first son Benji i love you i love to see you grow You can be anything you want to Eva you broke through my walls you make my heart better Joaquin you are the glue that holds this family together Isaura you were that baby girl that's wrapped around your daddy's finger Got a smile that melts my heart your laugh a song that always lingers All ten of us together them some good times Thank you for my family lord you blessed me with a good life I'm thankful for everything that you've given me So thankful for the storms because they're teaching me Didn't see it as a young man but i see it now Over joyed by your blessings and i'm breaking down Came so far from where i started i'm so different now You really did it center stage lord please come take a bow I'm so thankful when it comes to me you don't see what they see I believe in you because you believed in a sinner like me we are family I'm thankful for everything that you've given me So thankful for the storms because they're teaching me Didn't see it as a young man but i see it now Over joyed by your blessings and i'm breaking down Came so far from where i started i'm so different now You really did it center stage lord please come take a bow I'm so thankful when it comes to me you don't see what they see I believe in you because you believed in a sinner like me we are family

I been i been rollin round the city like i got it made Spending all my money like chump change Living everyday like friday I wouldnt change it for the world I been rollin round my city like im in a race Smiling like i never felt no pain Even if it dont go my way I wouldnt change it for the world I wouldnt change nothing not even my worst day Cuz the worst day made me who i am today Nothing anybody could do or say could take that away But all my pain and worry jesus came and took that away I still got my struggles at times my feelings get the best of me Over come by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony I lean on the word when my vision gets blurred Lies and negativity creep in kick that to the curb Hold tight to the promise the lord has given to me I show my faith and show good works and i hold no unbelief Im forgiven he is risen yes jesus is king As long as i am in the father i wont want for a thing His grace is sufficient his mercy is the air that i breathe When i suffer makes me stronger as he casts out the shame My god is mighty man i love him hes so worthy of praise I pick my cross up him ill follow for the rest of my days I been i been rollin round the city like i got it made Spending all my money like chump change Living everyday like friday I wouldnt change it for the world I been rollin round my city like im in a race Smiling like i never felt no pain Even if it dont go my way I wouldnt change it for the world What good is money when im selling my soul I had to take a look at my heart make change let it all go Fast living meant fast ending jesus said its time to move slow Act with intention not to mention christ said i gotta be bold Stand firm dont back down when opposition is heading ya way In the beginning was the word and the word is still here today Tomorrow and forever jesus christ will always be lord Cut through the lies of this world like the sharpest double edged sword amen And im a keep on praising him make sure my children and they children is raised in him Ive made mistakes and those mistakes i wont make again Lead too many to the ocean knowing that they cant swim So now when i speak i make sure the holy spirits leading me Makin sure they read they bible so they cannot be deceived The choice is yours and yours alone you need only believe accept Repent turn away from sin gods grace you will receive I been i been rollin round the city like i got it made Spending all my money like chump change Living everyday like friday I wouldnt change it for the world I been rollin round my city like im in a race Smiling like i never felt no pain Even if it dont go my way I wouldnt change it for the world

I just want to see all of mine beyond the gates Dont want none left behind no way no way No way no way no way no way Follow your lead for the rest of my days Spend eternity singing your praise I couldnt imagine not being in your presence I couldnt imagine not making it to heaven so Im gonna do my job bear my cross lift your name at all cost Whos the boss you are yahweh you are yahweh Jesus christ man im grateful eternally All the wrong that ive done you never turned from me Started work in my heart so you arent done with me And i dont care what people think its what my daddy sees Im a fruit on the vine stay with you on my mind If its truth to be told its in you i reside faith is my armor Bible tool on my side really wanna save them all But were running out of time dust off the mic and strap up the boots As the body of the christ we got work to do keep it real with me Ill do the same for you keep it real with me ill do the same for you Keep on praying for me i wont stop praying for you I find hope in the name of the son jesus Comfort in the storm because the battle is won Jesus christ my savior all the glory to you Loves me like i love my kids and he loves you too I just want to see all of mine beyond the gates Dont want none left behind no way no way No way no way no way no way Follow your lead for the rest of my days Spend eternity singing your praise I couldnt imagine not being in your presence I couldnt imagine not making it to heaven so Im gonna do my job bear my cross lift your name at all cost Whos the boss you are yahweh you are yahweh I have never met a love like yours love so pure love so sure lord im yours Never will you leave me never will i leave you Im a tell the truth about this matter lord i need you Im see through when you see my heart and its intentions My minds made im not sitting on them picket fences You shouldve judged and condemned me but you didnt Im awestruck by your love got me seeing different I want to share this with the rest of the world the rest of my girls Let them know theyre diamonds and pearls in your kingdom yes I thank you jesus i thirst for you living water and you let me drink it Sit by the streams of your love as you refresh me When im off the course you came correctly didnt force how i love Or wont reject me im blessed by your love and im thankful for that blessing I just want to see all of mine beyond the gates Dont want none left behind no way no way no way no way no way no way Follow your lead for the rest of my days Spend eternity singing your praise I couldnt imagine not being in your presence I couldnt imagine not making it to heaven so Im gonna do my job bear my cross lift your name at all cost Whos the boss you are yahweh you are yahweh

Its all about love how much can i give How much can you really depend on me When youre down and it counts most And if its all about love stay down on the ground all the way Not with nine but with ten toes youre my kinfolk We are the body of the christ that can give more love we could ever live for And if you are all about love lift me up in your prayers To resist the devil snares homie lets go No matter what them haters say im not tripping Yeah i follow christ so its known that im a christian Im all about love im a family man Insured by christ on a family plan The devil see me but i stay in jc So when praise speaks he then the devil going to flee Love is measured by the hate that we can love through Jesus christ said love them back when they hate you Its all about love yeah and thats the good news My daddy got some big gloves and some big shoes Defeated death dont think he cant lift you Out the current situation and the problems that you facing All he asking in return is that you never grow complacent Go out spread his work in all the deepest darkest places Leave your comfort zone and leave your fears at home Its all about love let your heart be grown Love love love love love love Love love love love love its all about love Love love love love love love love love yeah Its all about love how much can i give How much can you really depend on me When youre down and it counts most And if its all about love stay down on the ground all the way Not with nine but with ten toes youre my kinfolk We are the body of the christ that can give more love we could ever live for And if you are all about love lift me up in your prayers To resist the devil snares homie lets go Its all about love even when the conditions Make it hard to walk through them shadowy trenches Now we in christ so we got to be different How we gonna be the same when we been repositioned Lay it at the cross lay it lay it on down You werent made to take it with you let it fall to the ground Hate strife pride time to call it all out We the body be the body build it dont knock it down Aint no profit if you only love the ones that love you Thats no different than the things people in the world do Shine light speak life people dont have a clue When we get hit with unforgiveness bitterness is the queue You shall love the lord your god with every piece of your heart Love your neighbor as your self to be a light in the dark Hes the vine we the branches he commander in charge Live and breathe to preach the gospel dont believe in your heart lets show Love love love love love love Love love love love love its all about love Love love love love love love love love yeah Its all about love how much can i give How much can you really depend on me When youre down and it counts most And if its all about love stay down on the ground all the way Not with nine but with ten toes youre my kinfolk We are the body of the christ that can give more love we could ever live for And if you are all about love lift me up in your prayers To resist the devil snares homie lets go Giving it my all until its my last breath Means im losing myself until i aint none left I can feel that hes working know that hes worth it for certain Anointed chosen and favored by fruits that show im blessed Guided by love its in the purest form Because of the love and blood the veil was torn My soul has been purchased i was created with purpose Accepted grace and repented and then kid praise was born Soldier for christ return of the prodigal son Serving a love that stands second to none He only getting started showed me how to walk Cant wait until the day comes when he says get ready to run Gives me his wisdom his love and lends me his tongue So through this music that you hearing that his will can be done Its disciples that we building and we showing his love So when they down and feel they out they we lifting them up what Love love love love love love Love love love love love its all about love Love love love love love love love love yeah Its all about love how much can i give How much can you really depend on me When youre down and it counts most And if its all about love stay down on the ground all the way Not with nine but with ten toes youre my kinfolk We are the body of the christ that can give more love we could ever live for And if you are all about love lift me up in your prayers To resist the devil snares homie lets go

Been trying to run from my problems To keep another one from adding on I feel so numb and I'm so far gone Because the collateral damage is done Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe exhale Breathe exhale Take a deep breath and let it all go Facing not running from problems no more There comes a time when your features I miss The smell of your hair the feel of your kiss Consuming my mind all day and all night It ain't even fair cant put up a fight Tryin so hard but can't get it right The feelin of failure is dimming the light Added weight holdin me down I'm gonna drown probably never be found All of my life when I needed somebody That said they was bout it they're nowhere around No familiar faces searchin in the darkest places Lord please tell me where ya grace is Seems the world may have misplaced it Breathe Been trying to run from my problems To keep another one from adding on I feel so numb and I'm so far gone Cuz the collateral damage is done Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe exhale Breathe exhale Having trouble holding on Making that commitment Caught between my feelings And my faith confused woah what is this Seems it's you lord I'm missing When I'm making my decisions Went my own way on my own dime Couldn't purchase what was missing The damage is done I'm tired of running And hiding from love want to find comfort Not another problem I got enough Don't need them piling on Struggle gettin harder Need your livin water Losing my mind When I'm up all alone Feeling so numb I feel so so far gone My senses are numb Please don't leave me alone Breathe Been trying to run from my problems To keep another one from adding on I feel so numb and I'm so far gone Cuz the collateral damage is done Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe breathe breathe Just need to exhale Breathe exhale Breathe exhale I don't know how many times I tried to do things my way and it blew up in my face Saying what I needed to say or being who I had to be to get what I wanted My addictions pain and the trauma of my life ruled over me The man that I had become was the very man I swore I would never be I knew I was made for more but had no clue on how to be anything other than A liar thief drunk addict abusive father and husband Until I surrendered to Jesus and he showed me humility My worth how to think live and love different how to forgive myself and others He gave me my true identity in him showed me how to be still And exhale

I just wanna praise him hallelujah Everyday thank him hallelujah Glorify my maker hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah I just wanna praise him hallelujah Everyday thank him hallelujah Glorify my maker hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah Thankful for intimate intricate plans for my life But most of all i thank you for grace Without it that dream killing hope stealing dope dealing Dark villain had me laid flat on my face Wilding out because i never knew you Felt your love now i scream hallelujah Spit fire in his name now its all i do bro Eyes to the sky as i lift my hands up Repented from sin now im moving on up Dont need validation his grace is enough Cant stand perfect people im calling their bluff Grown strong in the lord and im all about love Start where they are no ones holy enough Its not where you at but where youre ending up Heaven or hell the choice is on us Repent or get left im like heaven or bust Repent or get left im like heaven or bust Heaven or hell the choice is on us I just wanna praise him hallelujah Everyday thank him hallelujah Glorify my maker hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah I just wanna praise him hallelujah Everyday thank him hallelujah Glorify my maker hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah wake up in the morning yeah jesus thank you Jesus the way and the truth and the life Sounding cliche on my momma ill die for my christ You kill for your block here lay down my life Ill die for you homie because i earned my stripes The murder he took Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah My life on display for his glory you see King jesus the reason for life cant you see Dont get it twisted the faith that you have is from him cant you see And the reason you live is cuz he is the savior and knew you were weak Cycle repeating he called you to grace Need to think twice for you spit in his face He took the murder we deserved Still craving the world and desires of flesh I promise you homie it will be your death You know the truth its too late to go back Keep playing with grace and you will feel his wrath Dont get too salty repent of your sins because theres no looking back Dont get too salty repent of your sins because theres no looking back I just wanna praise him hallelujah Everyday thank him hallelujah Glorify my maker hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah I just wanna praise him hallelujah Everyday thank him hallelujah Glorify my maker hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah Screaming hallelujah while i got my hands up Though im going through the drama ima keep my hands up Work my faith on the daily trying to get them bands up Treasures stored up in heaven where the devil cant touch Faith is the substance of what cant be seen Jesus died resurrected today he still breathes The word is the truth and thats what i believe Read for yourself dont take it from me Holy spirit fill us then intercedes With guidance discernment do not be deceived Salvation cant earn it gods grace is all free Hell give it to you like he gave it to me Hear it like that tell me whats the hold up The gospels good news stop running from love Repentance comes easy when youve had enough The devils a liar so call out his bluff Youre good enough your worth it Your right you dont deserve it The devil closed the curtain Until jesus ripped it open grace

Im writing wrongs while im writing songs And im working through the pain I promise once i get my chance Things will never be the same Ive made mistakes and lost some friends But thats life and ive lived the only thing I cant live without is liz and my seven kids Eviction notice on my door man ive been here before Light bill past due where that money come from i dont know Cant even tell i be stressing put on one hell of a show But where that money coming from i really dont know Id give my whole heart and soul plus a little bit more Lord knows id die for them all before id ever let go But where that money coming from man i really dont know But i refuse to hit a lick or pick up bricks to hustle Selling out my family name for a little bit of change For some stranger to know my name But they aint sharing in my pain Tell me is it worth my soul if the world is to gain And if i make the wrong choice tell me who is to blame This life is fickle but we all got a choice We all got a voice make a stand Be a man have a plan for your fam They need you man they really need you Fickle but we all got a choice We all got a voice make a stand Be a man have a plan for your fam They need you man they really need you Theres just some things i could never take back i mean Times a thing you never have back yeah Situations ive been in where you could never look back Ski masks and bats all for a little crack How dumb does that sound my daughter her mother I was nowhere to be found i was tweaking and geeking I couldve caught a round if i didnt get around So i really got around and im telling you now That ive really been found i really been found yeah You hear this sound you feel this now My father came down he picked me up and he pulled me out So without a doubt you know hes real So heres the real you see me begging and pleading I was dripping and bleeding had no purpose or reason But what your hearing and what youre seeing I got a voice i got a choice i got a father He told me go and be a father heres your daughter For him i stand he took the boy and made me a man And im following his plan i love you fam But we all got a choice We all got a voice make a stand Be a man have a plan for your fam They need you man they really need you Fickle but we all got a choice We all got a voice make a stand Be a man have a plan for your fam They need you man they really need you I grew up broke and my excuses arent going to change what it is I said i do too many times divorces hurt all my kids What i didnt know is that they were watching when i did what i did It really hurts to see them struggle when i found out a fix We were born into this sin we didnt know about hope I tried to reach out tried to teach them about the path they should go They shut me out like i did mom it was a punch to my throat The Bible is true dont be deceived a man will reap what he sows So ive been leaning on the lord oh my lord i feel im drowning Need your love to touch me change up my surroundings A second chance and some brand new eyes Clear my thinking sin is creeping in my brand new life Its not easy theres no fronting man my hood need some hope Weve been living in this curse too long its time to go Time to step out on the water so im leaving the boat And im stepping out of comfort time to stop being broke This life is fickle But we all got a choice We all got a voice make a stand Be a man have a plan for your fam They need you man they really need you Fickle but we all got a choice We all got a voice make a stand Be a man have a plan for your fam They need you man they really need you