Guiding Light

Hey little one, come close, I wanna tell you something true

About the man you see today, that’s shining right for you

From the moment you were young, I saw a spark inside your eyes

Dreaming of the man you'll be, reaching for those endless skies

I’ve walked a path, made my share of mistakes, trying to do what's right

Now I see you watching me, learning how to fight the night

Every step I take, I hope you’ll learn to stand tall

Building up your strength, so you can face it all

I want to be your guiding light when shadows start to fall

Your hero and your friend, that’s my humble call

And you wanna be just like me, running down the street so free

But I’m just trying to teach you how to be the best you can be

I may stumble, I may fall, but I’ll be here through it all

To catch you when you’re gonna fly, to help you stand tall

Lessons aren’t always written in a book or in a song

Sometimes it’s in the quiet, when you think no one’s looking on

I’m preparing you for the world outside our little town

With every word, with every deed, I hope you’ll never drown

Every challenge you will meet, I hope you meet with grace

Remember love, remember strength, and always seek your space

Though I may be imperfect, I’ll be your steady pace

Guiding footsteps, giving hope, a warm embrace

And you wanna be just like me, running down the street so free

But I’m just trying to teach you how to be the best you can be

I may stumble, I may fall, but I’ll be here through it all

To catch you when you’re gonna fly, to help you stand tall

One day you’ll spread your wings and find your own way

I’ll be proud of the man you become, come what may

Just know I’ve loved you from the start, every single day

And I’ll be here, cheering loud, come what may

So hold on to your dreams, and never lose your fire

I’m your Dad, your guiding star, your highest desire

Together we’ll face the world, through every trial and test

Jesus, son, I love you, you’re me at your best