As we enter the wooded trail their sweaty, beefy fingers wrap loosely around my palm
Surrounding me with love like a warm ray of sun after the darkness of winter
I long to teach my children, secure at my side, the beauty of nature
And all it can provide
The silence of their voices and the rustle of their feet
Signifies they understand the greater purpose of mommy's afternoon treat
"Mommy! Look at the water," he cries
Indeed to our left is a lake so vast and so wide
Cradled by the majestic mountains sparkling with the twinkle of God's eye
Up ahead in the distance two masculine silhouettes appear
Should I feel fear or simply turn my ear?
I am in God's territory, nothing will harm me or my children here
As they pass us by my loving children say "hi" and I smile at their innocence
They don't yet know the world is a place full of fear
The One assures me of my journey's success when I hear the words of my child
Teaching her imaginary class of the great joys of a hiking trail and the treasures you can find
Steeper terrain up ahead, the test is upon me; will I pass or will I fail
Her feet loose their hold and she comes slipping down, I do not panic but instruct her to fall to the ground
My calmness eludes me as I steady the fall
Unrealized strength steadies us all
On that steep path of earth
We are in God's territory, nothing will harm me or my children here
"Mommy, that was close!" she observes.
"Sure was, but we made it without fail"
Little legs have grown tired and they plea for a ride
I pull the little one to my side and look towards the sky as a guide
The opening that will lead us off the trail
With promises of the playground that we'll quickly find there
My spirit is light and my heart is opened wide
Watching my children with pride
A lifetime of adventures await them and I hope to always be by their side
Surrounding me with love like a warm ray of sun after the darkness of winter
I long to teach my children, secure at my side, the beauty of nature
And all it can provide
The silence of their voices and the rustle of their feet
Signifies they understand the greater purpose of mommy's afternoon treat
"Mommy! Look at the water," he cries
Indeed to our left is a lake so vast and so wide
Cradled by the majestic mountains sparkling with the twinkle of God's eye
Up ahead in the distance two masculine silhouettes appear
Should I feel fear or simply turn my ear?
I am in God's territory, nothing will harm me or my children here
As they pass us by my loving children say "hi" and I smile at their innocence
They don't yet know the world is a place full of fear
The One assures me of my journey's success when I hear the words of my child
Teaching her imaginary class of the great joys of a hiking trail and the treasures you can find
Steeper terrain up ahead, the test is upon me; will I pass or will I fail
Her feet loose their hold and she comes slipping down, I do not panic but instruct her to fall to the ground
My calmness eludes me as I steady the fall
Unrealized strength steadies us all
On that steep path of earth
We are in God's territory, nothing will harm me or my children here
"Mommy, that was close!" she observes.
"Sure was, but we made it without fail"
Little legs have grown tired and they plea for a ride
I pull the little one to my side and look towards the sky as a guide
The opening that will lead us off the trail
With promises of the playground that we'll quickly find there
My spirit is light and my heart is opened wide
Watching my children with pride
A lifetime of adventures await them and I hope to always be by their side
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