Executive Leadership May 29, 2017

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Heaven Was Needing a Hero

Came by today to see you
Though I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I’d have held you and never let go
Oh, it’s kept me awake night wonderin’
I lie in the dark, just asking why.
I’ve always been told you won’t be called home until it’s your time

I guess Heaven needed a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh, you held your head up proud
I laughed inside when I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
You’re such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

‘Cause Heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it though
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you

Yes, Heaven was needing a hero, that’s you

Songwriters
Jo Dee Messina

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Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MIKE CURB MUSIC

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Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. – John 15:13

 
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