Lead Me On

Lead Me On by Amy Grant

Shoulder to the wheel
For someone else's selfish gain
Here there is no choosing
Working the clay
Wearing their anger like a ball and chain.

Fire in the field
Underneath a blazing sun
But soon the sun was faded
And freedom was a song
I heard them singing when the day was done
Singing to the holy One.

Lead me on
Lead me on
To a place where the river runs
Into your keeping, oh.

Lead me on
Lead me on
The awaited deliverance
Comforts the seeking...lead on.

Waiting for the train
Labelled with a golden star
Heavy hearted boarding
Whispers in the dark
"Where are we going--is it very far?"

Bitter cold terrain
Echoes of a slamming door
In chambers made for sleeping, forever
Voices like thunder in a mighty roar
Cry to the Lord.

Lead me on
Lead me on
To a place where the river runs
Into your keeping, oh.

Lead me on
Lead me on
The awaited deliverance
Comforts the seeking...lead on.

Man hurts man
Time and time, time again
And we drown in the wake of our power
Somebody tell me why.

Lead me on
Lead me on
To a place where the river runs
Into your keeping, oh.

Lead me on
Lead me on
The awaited deliverance
Comforts the seeking...lead on.

Lead me on
Lead me on
To a place where the river runs
Into your keeping, oh.

Lead me on
Lead me on
The awaited deliverance
Comforts the seeking...lead on.

I have loved this song since I was a teenager. I think it is awesome that one musician can inspire people the way Amy does. She has inspired me since I was 14 years old. Sitting here listening to Amy as I type this, I remember the darker days of my teenage years. Remembering that her music was one of the things that seemed to lighten and uplift my heavy heart. I could have turned to drugs, I could have started smoking or drinking. Instead I locked myself in my room and put on one of Amy's CD's. It was something my youth group listened to all the time when we were together. I miss those days....sometimes. However, I would not change where I am at this point in my life. Amy will continue to uplift me with her lyrics and her soothing voice. Her reminder that we will all be in a better place someday and that God is always with us, keeps me going. I am so eternally grateful for her and her music.

Today I am thankful for:
Amy Grant
her music
a wonderful church service on Sunday
Makenna behaving so well in church
Jen R.
Diane
Melinda
Jamie
Rachel
Heather
Wendi
Sally
Jeremy
Rudy
Shawn
my children
my pets
the positive changes in my life
laughter
The Secret
everlasting friendships.....I am so blessed.
the simple things in life
the health and happiness of all those in my life
kindness
loyalty
unconditional love