My wife has seen me cry three times in my life.

The first was giving tribute to her in front of our friends from the Christmas Stage of The Pinellas Park Wesleyan Church, December 3, 1994—the day and place we were married.

The second was before and after my very close friend and brother in Christ unexpectedly passed.

The third was this morning, praying for the Lord and Holy Spirit’s guidance as I remembered my Father-in-Law—“a man that always showed up for his kids.” A man I learned to respect and love.

I wrote this song as a tribute to him.

Listen to the Tribute Song

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Holy Spirit • God Is Here

Verse 1

Holy Spirit, God is here, In the quiet dawn, drawing near. Soft wind whispering through my soul, Come and fill this empty space, make me whole. Walk beside me on this road today, Guide my steps in Your gentle way.

Verse 2

In the silence, I feel Your call, Like a melody rising, soft and tall. Every breath a prayer, every heartbeat true, Holy Spirit, I surrender all to You. Lead me through the shadows, light my path, In Jesus’ name, hold me in Your grasp.

Chorus (refrain – repeatable, with sax soaring over it)

Come, Holy Spirit, come walk with me, Breathe Your fire, set my spirit free. Today and always, direct my way, In the name of Jesus, forever stay. Holy Spirit… walk with me… (Oh, walk with me…)

Verse 3

Through the moments, big and small, Your presence answers every call. When I’m weak, You make me strong, In Your love is where I belong. Holy Comforter, abide with me, In Jesus’ name, eternally.

Outro / Fade (repeat softly, like the original’s reprise)

Holy Spirit… God is here… But Your presence lingers, drawing near… Walk with me… today… in Jesus’ name… (Amen…)