I know You've heard it before
That I'm standing in the rain
And I can't take much more of this.
I know there is purpose in the pain,
I know there will be a brighter day,
But I can't take much more of this.
If there is redemption from this mess
I need You to show me.

I'm gonna stay here in this place
as long as it takes.
I want You to hear me say
oh Lord have Your way.
Even if You take me through pain
to make me more like You,
I'll stay, I'll stay, as long as it takes.

Same old question I keep asking:
Should I give up'
And then I remember my destiny:
I am an alien here in an unkind world
And I'm getting ready for eternity.
You are my refuge from the storm,
You are enough for me.

I'm gonna stay here in this place
as long as it takes.
I want You to hear me say
oh Lord have Your way.
Even if You take me through pain
to make me more like You,
I'll stay, I'll stay, as long as it takes.

Even though my tears keep falling,
I know it's in this place that You'll change me.
I know You want to rearrange me.
Oh God I need Your strength to stay.

I'm gonna stay here in this place
as long as it takes.
I want You to hear me say
oh Lord have Your way.
Even if You take me through pain
to make me more like You,
I'll stay, I'll stay, as long as it takes.