No Lottery

[Verse 1] I gave my hands, I gave my heart Believed heavens windows would burst apart Tithes I brought, long years I spent Hoping heaven's vault would relent [Chorus] I Counted on a promise clear and bright Malachi 3 to make my burdens light But the blessing I sought it never fell And in my chest a hollow swell Thought financial blessing was the result That fruit from labor should overflow Yet here I stand, my hands still warm Learning grace is in the work I've born, yeah yeah [Chorus] Blessings aren't a lottery ticket to claim They're steady hands' faithfulness in your name You bless the work of my hands Each day, each day And in that blessing I'll learn to stay Not sudden riches, not coins from the sky But your favor, your presence, my heart lifted high [Verse 2] I watched others rise with little care And wondered if I'd been unaware Did I misstep? Did I fail to trust? Or misunderstand what the word meant Yet, in my toil you never left Through sweat and diligence your voice was kept Each careful step, each honest hour Held the quiet proof of your hidden power Financial blessing was what I sought But I see now it's more than that Blessings not in windfalls and golden gain But in steady faith through joy and pain [Chorus] Blessings aren't a lottery ticket to claim They're steady hands' faithfulness in your name You bless the work of my hands Each day, each day And in that blessing I'll learn to stay Not sudden riches, not coins from the sky But your favor, your presence, my heart lifted high [Bridge] I lay down the lottery the hope I misread Take my heart, my work, all I've read Teach me to see Teach me to know Your blessing is in me to grow [Chorus] Blessings aren't a lottery ticket to claim They're steady hands' faithfulness in your name You bless the work of my hands Each day, each day And in that blessing I'll learn to stay Not sudden riches, not coins from the sky But your favor, your presence, my heart lifted high [Outro] That's your presence My heart lifted high