Step by Step
Bebo Norman & Rich Mullins Lyrics

Sometimes the night was beautiful
There were moments when the darkness of the night was filled with a serene beauty.

Sometimes the sky was so far away
Occasionally, the expanse of the sky appeared incredibly distant and vast.

Sometimes it seemed to stoop so close
At times, the sky appeared to be within arm's reach and almost within grasp.

You could touch it but your heart would break
Although it seemed possible to physically touch the sky, it was also overwhelming and emotionally moving.

Sometimes the morning came too soon
On occasion, the morning arrived quicker than expected, leading to a sense of disorientation or unpreparedness.

Sometimes the day could be so hot
There were times when the day was incredibly hot and oppressive.

There was so much work left to do
There was still an overwhelming amount of tasks and responsibilities to complete.

But so much You'd already done
Despite the amount of work remaining, there was a recognition and gratitude for the progress already made.

Oh God, You are my God
Acknowledgment of the divine being as the central figure in the artist's life.

And I will ever praise You
Pledging a steadfast devotion and commitment to showing gratitude to God.

I will seek You in the morning
Intention to prioritize the pursuit of Godliness and spirituality at the start of each day.

And I will learn to walk in Your ways
Desire to understand and embody the teachings of God in order to lead a virtuous life.

And step by step You'll lead me
Belief that by following God's guidance, one can navigate life one step at a time.

And I will follow You all of my days
Commitment to following God's guidance and teachings throughout the entirety of the singer's life.

Sometimes I think of Abraham
Reflecting on the biblical figure of Abraham and his faith-aligned journey.

How one star he saw had been lit for me
Viewing Abraham's guidance, as well as the religious teachings that exist today, as a guiding light for the artist's own life.

He was a stranger in this land
Noting Abraham's unique status as a foreigner in a new land, implying that the artist may also feel like an outsider.

And I am that, no less than he
The singer recognizes their own sense of otherness and feels a connection to Abraham's story as a result.

And on this road to righteousness
Describing the journey towards leading a morally virtuous life as a continuous, ongoing process.

Sometimes the climb can be so steep
Acknowledgment that the process of becoming more spiritually righteous can be difficult and challenging.

I may falter in my steps
Admitting the possibility of making mistakes or failing, despite best intentions.

But never beyond Your reach
Belief that even during times of struggle or failure, God is still present and available to provide guidance and support.