Rick Lee JamesHealthcare Chaplain, Bon Secours Mercy Health · Husband, Dad, Hospital Chaplain, Recording Artist, Podcast Host, Loyola University IPS Graduate, Alpha Sigma Nu Member, and Recording Academy (GRAMMY®) member - Contributing musician on a Grammy-nomin

Love Drawn Near ( Song For My Son)

23 Aug 2013 · 5 min

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In this lyrical prayer-song, a parent addresses their infant son, expressing a deep desire to guide him spiritually and morally. The speaker pledges to teach the child how to "walk in the light" and love the Lord with every part of his being. Acknowledging that doubts and fears will arise, the parent repeatedly emphasizes that love—God’s love—is greater than fear and should dominate the child's life. The song expands the concept of divine love to include friends, foes, and those who struggle to love well, urging the son to extend compassion universally. It also critiques materialistic life goals, urging the son to find Christ by serving the weak and poor, and to seek knowledge of God's kingdom. Throughout, the parent offers prayers for the child's heart to be filled with faithful, kind love, and for him to grow into a man who embodies these teachings.

Chapters

There's so much to learn as I'm watching you grow, my son. You're still a baby and there is much work to be done. Don't wait around for your life to begin. Your life has already begun. So follow me, boy, I'll help you learn all that you can. There's so many steps on the road to becoming a man. There will be days when I can't be around, so listen as close as you can. These are the things I'm praying for you, that I hope you'll understand. I want you to know more than just how to walk. I want you to walk in the light. Love the Lord God with your heart and your soul, every last ounce of your mind. There will be doubts, there will be fears, but don't let them ruin your way. Love is greater than fear. God is love, draw near. There's no greater love than to lay down your life for a friend. But there will be days when you doubt you have any friends. Some people never learn how to love well, but they'll probably need it the most. Remember God's love is not just for your friends, it's even for your greatest foes. I want you to know more than just how to walk, I want you to walk in the light. Love the Lord God with your heart and your soul, every last ounce of your mind. There will be doubts, there will be fears, but don't let them ruin your way. Love is greater than fear. God is love. Drawn near. Your heart will dance, your heart will sing, your heart will cry, but as long as it beats, let it belong to the Lord of all things. For the pure in heart will see God. There is a lie that says life is about getting more. But Christ will be found when you walk with the weak and the poor. I'm here to pray that your heart will be full with a love that is faithful and kind. Blessed is the man who will seek knowledge nothing less than the kingdom of God in this life. I want you to know more than just how to walk. I want you to walk in the light. To love the Lord God with your heart and your soul, with every last ounce of your mind. There will be doubts and there will be fears, but don't let them ruin your way. Love is greater than fear. Love is greater than fear. Love is greater than fear. God is love, drawn me.