I Choose to Follow
Al Denson Lyrics
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I choose to let You lead
With child-like faith I'll walk each day
Knowing that You're all I need
I choose to love You
Because You've chosen me
Of all the things that I could choose to do
I choose to follow You.
Voices
I hear them calling for me to come away
Choices
I find them waiting for me with each new day
But when I start to listen
And obey the Voice that knows my heart
It comforts me to know how close You are
I choose to follow
I choose to let You lead
With child-like faith I'll walk each day
Knowing that You're all I need
I choose to love You
Because You've chosen me
Of all the things that I could choose to do
I choose to follow You.
Questions
You know they flood my mind when I kneel to pray
Lessons
I've learned from every answer You've brought my way
You patiently remind me
That it is by faith I must be led
Even though I don't know what's ahead
The lyrics to Al Denson's song I Choose to Follow speaks of a declaration of faith and devotion to God. The singer chooses to follow and let God lead, indicating a submission to God's will and trusting in God's guidance. The lyrics suggest a recognition of the many distractions and temptations that come with the complexities of life. The second verse acknowledges the many voices and choices that try to lure the singer away from God's path. Despite the distractions, the singer chooses to listen and obey the voice of God that knows their heart. It is comforting to know that God is always close, and in choosing to follow, the singer is declaring that God is all they need.
The chorus of the song repeats the declaration of choosing to follow, with added statements of child-like faith and love for God. The lyrics suggest that God has chosen the singer, and in response, they have chosen to follow. The final verse speaks of the uncertainties that plague the singer, the questions and the lessons. However, it is by faith that the singer will be led, and though the future is unknown, the singer chooses to trust God and commit to following.
Overall, the song speaks of a profound desire to submit to God's will, an acknowledgment of the distractions and temptations that can hinder our path, and a commitment to trust in God and follow His lead.
Line by Line Meaning
I choose to follow
I am making a conscious decision to walk the path that God has set before me.
I choose to let You lead
I am willing to surrender my will and trust in God's guidance.
With child-like faith I'll walk each day
I will walk without hesitation, trusting that God will take care of me.
Knowing that You're all I need
God is my everything, and I find my satisfaction and completeness in Him.
I choose to love You
As God has chosen me, I reciprocate this love by committing to follow Him wholeheartedly.
Because You've chosen me
I am grateful that despite my shortcomings, God has chosen me to be a part of His family.
Of all the things that I could choose to do
I understand that there are plenty of other paths to take in life, but I am actively choosing the one that leads to God.
Voices
The world beckons me to follow its ways.
I hear them calling for me to come away
The world's temptations are always present, luring me away from God's plan.
Choices
Every day presents me with numerous options for how to spend my time, energy, and resources.
I find them waiting for me with each new day
These choices are always present, and I must choose which ones align with God's will.
But when I start to listen
When I intentionally tune out the noise of the world and focus on God's voice,
And obey the Voice that knows my heart
And follow God's guidance, which is always in my best interest,
It comforts me to know how close You are
I am comforted by the knowledge that God is always near me, even in times of uncertainty.
Questions
I have doubts and concerns about what God has in store for me.
You know they flood my mind when I kneel to pray
These questions come to mind when I pray, but I trust that God will provide answers in His own time.
Lessons
I have learned valuable lessons from the experiences God has allowed me to go through.
I've learned from every answer You've brought my way
Each time God has answered my prayers, I have gained wisdom and insight.
You patiently remind me
God reminds me frequently and lovingly of His faithfulness and His plans for me.
That it is by faith I must be led
I am told that faith is necessary for me to trust that God's plans are better than my own.
Even though I don't know what's ahead
I know that even though the future is unknown to me, it is known and planned out by God.
Writer(s): Koch Donald A, White Brian Gene, Becker Brian T, Becker Toni M
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