Lead Me (I'll Follow)

Rachael Lampa's “Lead Me (I'll Follow)” is an upbeat pop prayer about following God's direction. The first verse asks a direct question: why turn my back and refuse to go when God has made a path so bright through this life.

She says she knows the Lord wants to help her see, and he knows where she needs to be. Troubles will come to block her sight, but she will be all right when he shines his light. The chorus is her answer, lead me, I'll follow wherever you lead me down, wherever you need me now. It continues that God takes her circumstances into his hands and makes a way, takes her by the hand and shows her what he has planned. In the second verse she says there is no question that her future is clear because he answers every prayer, and that even when he does not say what she wants to hear she will not fear. A closing section of wordless vocals lets the track finish like a pop single. The theme of trust when answers are unclear is what makes the song useful, since many young listeners face decisions about school, friends and calling. Lampa sang it as a teenager, and the plain wording keeps it direct. It fits a youth service, a graduation or any moment when someone is about to take a new step.

Trusting him and having paths made straight is Proverbs 3:5-6. His word as a lamp is Psalm 119:105, and the sheep who follow his voice are in John 10:27.