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Take Another Step
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Aug 19, 2026 updated
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Steven Curtis Chapman's song 'Take Another Step' encourages listeners to keep trusting God even when life becomes confusing and frightening. It uses the imagery of a sunny parade turning into a dark storm to describe unexpected trials. The lyrics acknowledge that while believers often sing about walking by faith, true trust is tested when all lights go out and there is nothing to hold onto but God's promises. The song urges taking another step of faith, whether facing an ocean or a dark road, and trusting that God will either make a way or walk with you through the waves. It's a gentle, encouraging reminder to rely on God's faithfulness in uncertain times.
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Well the band was playing, the flags were waving
And there you were
In the middle of a sunny day parade
The crowds were cheering, the sky was clear
Not a worry in the world
Marching on sure and steady, strong and straight
Take another step and another step and another step
Then the lightning flashed the thunder crashed
And suddenly
It began to rain and everybody ran
Then the sky went black as midnight
And you couldn�??t see
Paralyzed by what you just can�??t understand
And now here you are
You�??re afraid to move
You don�??t know where to go
You don�??t know what to do
Take another step, take another step
When the road ahead is dark
And you don�??t know where to go
Take another step, take another step
Trust God and take another step
And another step and another step
Take another step and another step and another step
We walk by faith and not by sight we know it�??s true
We say it and sing it and love the way it sounds
But none of us can even begin to truly understand
What it really means �??til all the lights go out
And there we are nothing to hold on to
But the promises God�??s made to me and you
Take another step, take another step
When the road ahead is dark
And you don�??t know where to go
Take another step, take another step
Trust God and take another step
If there�??s an ocean in front of you
You know what you�??ve gotta do
Take another step and another step
Maybe He�??ll turn the water into land
And maybe He�??ll take your hand and say
Let�??s take a walk on the waves
Will you trust Me either way
And take another step
Take another step
Take another step
Take another step
Trust God and take another step
Take another step
When the road ahead is dark
And you don�??t know where to go
Take another step
Take another step
Trust God and take another step
And another step and another step
Take another step and another step and another step
Take another step and another step and another step
Take another step and another step and another step