Arms That Open Wide

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Morning light is spilling on the floor Gospel playing softly by the door Some folks rush right past the ones in need But you slow down, you stop, you see A neighbor's empty table, you fill it up A heavy heart, you lift it with your love [Chorus] Happy birthday, Valarie, my queen The kindest heart this world has ever seen With faith that's strong and arms that open wide I thank the Lord you're walking by my side [Verse 2] You never met a stranger in your life Just friends you hadn't hugged yet, that's my wife Our family gathers round you like a flame The kids, the cousins, all call out your name You pray us through the nights we couldn't stand And hold us all together in your hands [Chorus] Happy birthday, Valarie, my queen The kindest heart this world has ever seen With faith that's strong and arms that open wide I thank the Lord you're walking by my side [Bridge] When the storms came rolling in You knelt down and you rose again Courage in a quiet prayer Hope that's always waiting there [Verse 3] So light the candles, Valarie Batts, tonight Another year of shining heaven's light God made you with a heart too big to hide And every life you touch is blessed inside I'll spend forever loving who you are The answer to my prayers, my morning star [Chorus] Happy birthday, Valarie, my queen The kindest heart this world has ever seen With faith that's strong and arms that open wide I thank the Lord you're walking by my side [Outro] You love the world the way that He loves you Happy birthday, baby, God sees all you do