It's a long way from California to the Western Wall
And not just in miles, my friend
It's a long way from the freeway to the streets of cobblestone
Takes a while, my friend
Chorus:
We strive to rise above the earth and the raging sea
Try to soar above the clouds and touch eternity
And the wind that gently lifts us is there for us to know
That the challenges that cross our path are there for us to grow
It's along way from the earth to the heavens high above
You need more than wings to reach the stars
It's a long way from those that say that life is but a dream
And there's nothing over yonder but the hills
It's a long way from the nowhere to where you want to be
Hold on tight and don't let go the day will come you'll see
That the wind that gently lifts us is there for us to know
That the challenges that cross our path are here for us to grow
It's not so far from a longing heart to the truth that lies within
'Cuz the love runs deep, oh you'll find it in the end
Like a lighthouse sends a beacon to a sailor lost at sea
The rays of light call out and say, "Come on home to Me"
Chorus:
We strive to rise above the earth and the raging sea
Try to soar above the clouds and touch eternity
And the wind that gently lifts us is there for us to know
That the challenges that cross our path are there for us to grow
Like a lighthouse sends a beacon to a sailor lost at sea
The rays of light call out and say, "Come on home to Me"
'Cuz every moment's an eternal memory