Charlie Cilley and I had stopped by Bill Johansen’s home a few times to speak and pray with Bill who battled cancer. The week Bill died we prayed with him and Pat, his wife of fifty plus years. I was so struck by the peace that Bill and Pat had in the midst of Bill’s impending death that I wrote this song and shared it with Pat. I was concerned about sharing this song with Pat so soon after Bill’s death but I did so at the Holy Spirit’s prompting and Pat was so very appreciative. It taught me to be more responsive to the Spirit’s leading.

Heaven is Waiting For Me

©Copyright 1998.  All rights reserved.  J. Halter/M. Papierski
 

He lays confined to his bed.

His wife is close by his side.

They sit all alone,

Awaiting God’s call,

Recalling the words he last said.

She can almost hear him again, saying...

1st Chorus

Heaven is waiting for me.

My Father is calling me home.

I may not understand,

But my life is in Your Hands.

Lord, Your peace transfuses my soul.

Father, I surrender control.

Instrumental

Their eyes meet one last time.

Her tears well up inside.

She squeezes his hand,

As he slowly shuts his eyes.

Although she knows its not good-bye,

She bows her head and she cries, saying...

2nd Chorus

Heaven is waiting for you.

Our Father is calling you home.

We may not understand,

But your life is in His Hands.

Lord, Your peace transfuses our souls.

Father, we’ve surrendered control.

Bridge

Her life goes on without him.

Friends try to easy her pain.

She feels the Spirit with her,

As she wakes to start each day, praying...

3rd Chorus

Heaven is waiting for me.

My Father is leading me on.

I may not understand,

But my life is in Your Hands.

Lord, Your peace transfuses my soul.

Father, I surrender control.

Father, I surrender control.

Father, You are in control...

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