May Your Future Be Bright (Our Blessing Song) Words & Music by Gary Bower Copyright 2011 * All Rights Reserved.
May your future be bright. May your sorrows be few. May your family grow closer. May your friendships be true. May your clouds have silver linings bringing joys that are new, and may you never doubt that God is passionate about the way He feels for you.
May you plant seeds that grow. May you prosper and thrive. May you live each day with meaning -- embrace the reason you're alive. May each challenge make you stronger, helping you fight the good fight with a purpose that's clear. May you love without fear. May your future be bright.
(Chorus) He has great plans for you, to give you a future and hope. He has great plans for you, to give you a future and hope.
May miracles bloom out of your heartache and loss. May your comfort come from the One who really knows the weight of a cross. May He show you new horizons as you walk in His light. And when your pathway seems dim, may your trust be in Him. May your future be bright! May your mind be at peace. May your laughter increase. May your future be bright! May your spirit find rest. May your children be blessed. May your future be bright! May you rejoice in the Lord at your final reward. May your future be bright! Big plans, big dreams, big hopes for your future. Big plans, big dreams and hope. (Repeat)
In 1982 a dear friend challenged me to pronounce a blessing on each of my kids every night for seven days. That friend (who is now in the presence of Jesus) and his challenge made a powerful impact on me, and the practice never ended. Since then, over 10,000 nights have passed, and Jan & I still pronounce a nightly blessing on each of our children... individually, intimately, and in their hearing. Each blessing is different, sincere, and eagerly anticipated. And the things we have spoken in faith, God has turned into reality over and over again. In September 2009 while at the Blueberry Festival in Plymouth, Indiana, a gentle tune and some simple words popped into my head. That was the beginning of "Our Blessing Song". The music and lyrics were written by me, and the song was recorded by 12 singers (my 9 daughters, 2 daughters-in-law, and Jan). It is meant to bring encouragement and a ray of hope. These days may seem dark, but God has a bright future planned for you. We want to drown out the sound of curses you may have heard during your day, replacing them with blessings. There's always someone ready to take away your money, pride, and dignity, but God has blessings in mind for you that no one can ever take away.
We flew our daughter Dena and her beautiful voice in from Tennessee for the holidays and recorded on New Year's Eve.
Jasmine (15) and Brittany (17) shook off whatever jitters they thought they'd have, and sang from their hearts with power and precision.
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