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Follow
LifeWay Kids Worship Lyrics
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We never really know, no
Where it's gonna lead, it's unpredictable
It's like the wind that blows, oh
On a stormy sea,
Whatever happens now
we know You'll be around
we are going down
No matter where we thread
we know You're up ahead
Every step and every mile
we've decided now,
Where You will go
Yeah we will go
We are gonna follow
Where You will go
Yeah we will go
We are gonna follow
We've gonna keep the faith
that anything we face
Hey, it is in your hands
Your word is guding us
and we are gonna trust
Trust, in your perfect plan.
Whatever happens now
we know you'll be around
Every corner, every trail
we are going down
No matter where we thread
we know You're up ahead
Every step and every mile
we've decided now,
Where You will go
Yeah we will go
We are gonna follow
Where You will go
Yeah we will go
We are gonna follow
We have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no
No turning back, no
The cross before us,
the world behind us
No turning back, no
No turning back, no
Where You will go
Yeah we will go
We are gonna follow
Where You will go
Yeah we will go
We are gonna follow
The first verse of "Follow" by LifeWay Kids Worship describes the unpredictability of life's journey. It compares life to a "crazy road" where the direction is uncertain and the path is like a "stormy sea." However, despite the turbulence, the lyrics conveys an unwavering faith in God's presence and guidance. The chorus declares the commitment to follow God wherever he leads. It is an expression of trust and an acknowledgment that He is in control no matter what path we take. The bridge of the song further affirms the decision to follow Jesus, abandoning the world's distractions and focusing on the cross.
The overall message of the song is that life's journey might not be comfortable and predictable, but the decision to follow Jesus brings peace and security. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep trusting God, no matter how unpredictable life seems. The song's upbeat melody adds to its positive message, creating a sense of joy and hope despite the challenges of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
We're on a crazy road
Life is unpredictable and chaotic
We never really know, no
We can't anticipate everything that will happen in life
Where it's gonna lead, it's unpredictable
We don't know where life will take us
It's like the wind that blows, oh
Life is like the wind, constantly changing and shifting
On a stormy sea
Life can also be tumultuous and difficult
Whatever happens now
Regardless of what happens in life
we know You'll be around
God will always be present in our lives
Every corner, every trail
In every situation and circumstance
we are going down
As we journey through life
No matter where we thread
No matter where we go
we know You're up ahead
God is always ahead of us, leading the way
Every step and every mile
In every moment and every stage of life
we've decided now,
We have made a choice
Where You will go
We will follow God's lead
Yeah we will go
We are committed to following Him
We are gonna follow
We will always follow God
We're gonna keep the faith
We will remain steadfast in our trust in God
that anything we face
No matter what challenges come our way
Hey, it is in your hands
God is in control
Your word is guiding us
We are led by God's teachings and principles
and we are gonna trust
And we will always put our faith in God
Trust, in your perfect plan.
We trust that God has a perfect plan for our lives
We have decided to follow Jesus
We have made the choice to follow Jesus
No turning back, no
We will not turn away from our decision
The cross before us,
We focus on what Jesus did for us on the cross
the world behind us
We leave our old way of life behind us and move forward in our faith
Where You will go
We will follow where God leads us
Yeah we will go
We are committed to following God
We are gonna follow
We will always follow God
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.