Before the next storm I will pray for strength
When he hits me, calls me worthless, oh God
Before the eyes of my children, he breaks me
He doesn't love me, he steals my self respect
Lord I can't take more, in despair and beyond
My children need me but they can see me hurt
With lips bleeding, marks of tears, and crying
So I ask you God, give me the ability to stand
In the face of the storm approaching, powerless
Why do I forgive him? Oh help me understand
The sorrow has not yet outweighed all my love
But the day draws close, help me love enough
Before I use violence, and quiet that man
