The first time I heard the chorus for this song was when the preacher for our church used it was a part of his lesson. I had not heard about the song until then. It took me another month to finally break down and listen to the song. The words had echoed in my head throughout that time and I wanted to know what the rest of the song said. When I heard it, I was in tears. It was one of the most beautiful and heartfelt songs that I had heard in a long time.
It was like a personal prayer that was being made public and that others could pray too. The song was written by the lead singer of Sanctus Real because they had been touring a lot and busy. He realized that he was gone and that he wasn't fulfilling the roles of a father or husband. He also realized that he couldn't do it alone, he needed God. This song is amazing in that it perfectly captures all the struggles we, especially husbands, face.
Husbands are typically working hard, they can hear the silent cries, but they have a hard time knowing what to do about it. They often forget to turn to God. This song just doesn't apply to husbands. It can also apply to anyone. The bridge for this song is especially hard to sing. It's surrendering to God the problems that we may have. However, it's something we need to do. I often pray the bridge through the day and at night before I go to sleep. Because I know that I'm not strong enought o do it without His help. Are you?
Lead Me: Sanctus Real (Album: Pieces of a Real Heart)
I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?
To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up
I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
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