Most times, we are on a journey we do not know exactly where we are going. But, if God is the one leading, then we should be rest assured that the road, even though it might look like a desert road, God has gone ahead of us to prepare our paths. And, if He is the one leading, trust Him that He is faithful to finish what He had started.
We have a responsibility to follow.
That's all we need to do.
Casting Crowns confessed these things in this song titled Desert Road. Even though it seems like a desert road, held on to His hands, and say these words:
wherever you lead me God, I am available to follow.
That is the message of this song, and that is the best way to journey through life. - Akinpelumi Akinboye
Casting Crowns - Desert Road Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I don't wanna write this song
I don't want this pain to be my story
I don't want this desert road
Are You sure this is the plan that You have for me?
Out here in the dust and clay
God, if there's a bigger picture
It's gettin' hard to see today
But I know that You won't leave me here
[Chorus]
I don't know where this is goin'
But I know who holds my hand
It's not the path I would've chosen
But I'll follow You to the end
Lord, as long as I am breathin'
I will make Your glory known
Even if it means I'm walkin' on this desert road
[Post-Chorus]
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
On this desert road
(Wherе You lead me, I will follow)
[Verse 2]
You got my attention now
I was doin' thе talkin', but now I'm listenin'
This is where my hope is found
Knowin' life is hard, but You're still with me
I'm not out here on my own
You are close to the broken-hearted
'Cause You've already walked this road
And You're gonna finish what You started
[Chorus]
I don't know where this is goin'
But I know who holds my hand
It's not the path I would've chosen
But I'll follow You to the end
Lord, as long as I am breathin'
I will make Your glory known
Even if it means I'm walkin' on this desert road
[Post-Chorus]
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
On this desert road
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
[Bridge]
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
As you lift my head, I see
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
So many desperate souls in need
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
I'll walk with them as You walk with me
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
You're the livin' water to the thirsty
[Chorus]
I don't know where this is goin'
But I know who holds my hand
It's not the path I would've chosen
But I'll follow You to the end
Lord, as long as I am breathin'
I will make Your glory known
Even if it means I'm walkin' on this desert road
[Post-Chorus]
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
On this desert road
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
So many desperate souls in need
(Where You lead me, I will follow)
I'll walk with them as You walk with me
(Where You lead me, I will follow)