I had a map drawn out in my old worn hands
Thought I knew this life and where I’d stand
Chased neon lights down broken roads
Carried heavy dreams and a heart full of hope
But every time I ran too far ahead
Life would shake me up instead
Then I heard a quiet voice in the night
Sayin’, “Son, everything’s gonna be alright”
“The heart of man plans his way,
But the Lord establishes his steps”
That old truth carried me through
Every loss and every wreck
When I thought I knew the answers
And I was lost in my regret
God kept leadin’ me forward
One established step at a time
I’ve seen hard days and empty skies
Felt the sting of truth and the weight of lies
But mercy showed up right on cue
When I didn’t know what else to do
Now I don’t fear these winding roads
‘Cause I know who’s in control
Every door that closes tight
Just means He’s guiding me tonight
“The heart of man plans his way,
But the Lord establishes his steps”
Through the valleys and the storms
And all the tears I’ve wept
I can trust the road before me
Even when I can’t see yet
God keeps leadin’ me onward
One established step at a time
I may stumble, I may fall
But I know He’s over all
Every mile, every breath
He’s been faithful through it all
“The heart of man plans his way,
But the Lord establishes his steps”
So I’ll keep walkin’ by faith
And leave the rest to Him
‘Cause where I end and where He starts
Is where real life begins
Yeah, the Lord keeps leadin’ me
One established step at a time