The Steps of A Good Man
by adustyframe ~ July 17th, 2008Last fall my brother, sister-in-law and I sang this at church. I don’t usually sing in public so it was hard for me, but the words of this song speak so deeply to my heart in this situation.
Psalm 37:23-24
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Listen here.
Tho’ dark be the night and long be the day.
Lord, make me follow in thy perfect way
Tho’ cometh sorrow, tho’ great be my pain
Lord, make me serve thee come sunshine or rain
Chorus: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord
and he delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down.
For the Lord, for the Lord, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
For thou art almighty, I am so small.
Lord, make me trust thee whatever befall.
Thou art all holy you make no mistake
Lord make me Christlike whatever it takes.
When I hear this song, I always wonder do I mean it when I say “make me Christlike whatever it takes?”
I remember praying and asking God to do whatever it takes to change my husband. I didn’t foresee this. If I had known what means God would use to change my husband, I wonder if I would have prayed the same prayer.
God is willing to do whatever it takes to conform us into his image. Are we willing to pray that he will do it?
I also think about the line that says, “Lord make me trust you whatever befall.”
He has shown me over and over that I can trust him. What “befell” us has been life changing and traumatic. I am not nor will I ever be the same person I was before.
But God? He is the same and he can be trusted.
Have you heard this song before? And do your or do you not think Mac Lynch has an amazing voice?!
July 17th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I love this song. I met Mac & Beth Lynch a few years ago at a counseling conference at the Wilds – they are the nicest people.
That’s neat that you got to meet them.
July 17th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Many times I have heard people say the same thing when the struggles of life increase. And I have also doubted my sanity in ever asking to be more Christ-like.
In retrospect, I see that each time the tremendous grace and strength God gives us, as we walk on, are a great blessing, and that it truly was a gift to have the trial.
Each time His blessings are new every morning. He promises to finish the work He started in us. We want to run screaming, “no” , but He takes us down the path to grow in trust and knowledge of Him.
Wise words. Thank you.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
We have this song on CD and really like it. Mac Lynch is one of our favorites! (-:
July 17th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Before we moved to Florida, I worked in a job I was really good at and that was set in a Christian environment. I prayed and asked God to provide me a job here that was doing something different so I could stretch myself. I also asked that I be placed in non-Christian environment. He chose to answer both prayers. I had no idea how miserable I would be.
And yet, He gave me exactly what I asked for, and I know that I am growing in Him and that I am having the opportunity to share Him with those around me.
There’s just no way for us to predict His ways, is there?
No, there really is not! I’m glad you’re growing!
July 17th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
This is the first time I’ve heard this song and I find it inspiring and beautiful. Also very thought provoking…….makes me wonder about my prayers. This man has an awesome singing voice!
I’m glad you enjoyed it.