You Built An Empire

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some dreams start with just a spark A fire burning in the dark When the world says wait your turn You just let that vision burn Young enough to chase the stars Brave enough to bear the scars [Chorus] Look at what faith can do When you plant a seed and see it through Sixteen-plus years of holding on Through the night until the dawn Every tear became a stone Built an empire of your own [Verse 2] They said the road was way too long But you kept singing your own song When the numbers didn't add You pushed through the worst you had Now the harvest fills the ground Kristen, look at what you've found [Chorus] Look at what faith can do When you plant a seed and see it through Sixteen-plus years of holding on Through the night until the dawn Every tear became a stone Built an empire of your own [Bridge] Twenty-one, just starting college with dreams so wide Thirty-seven, doctorate by your side You built ventures, helped thousands see the way Daughter, this is your crowning day You make your mama proud Watch us shout your name out loud [Verse 3] Kristen, you built this brick by brick Through the seasons thin and thick Now regions know your name And nothing's ever gonna be the same The revenue is rolling in But the real blessing lives within An amazing daughter standing tall Who never stopped despite it all [Chorus] Look at what faith can do When you plant a seed and see it through Sixteen-plus years of holding on Through the night until the dawn Every tear became a stone Kristen, look at what you've grown [Outro] So celebrate this holy ground Your blessing's here, it's all around Daughter, heaven's cheering too So proud of everything you do