The Way Back Home

[Verse 1] I knew every back road out of town And every place to lay my trouble down Kept a flask of pride and a pocket full of blame Called it freedom, but it wore me like a chain [Pre-Chorus] Then You met me where the creek cuts through the stone Said, “You don’t have to make this climb alone” [Chorus] I’m leaving my old ways by the river bend Turning my feet where Your road begins Jesus, lead me through the hills I’ve known Teach this restless heart the way back home I lay my past down, I won’t pick it up again I’m walking with You, Jesus, step by step [Verse 2] There’s a porch light burning in my mother’s place And a little more mercy in my face I’m learning how to speak the truth and stay How to give what I once took away [Pre-Chorus] When the old pull calls me by my name Your hand holds fast; I don’t have to be the same [Chorus] I’m leaving my old ways by the river bend Turning my feet where Your road begins Jesus, lead me through the hills I’ve known Teach this restless heart the way back home I lay my past down, I won’t pick it up again I’m walking with You, Jesus, step by step [Bridge] If the climb is steep, You’ll meet me there If I lose my nerve, You’ll hear my prayer Not my will, not the life I ran I’ll follow Your way as best I can [Final Chorus] I’m leaving my old ways by the river bend Turning my feet where Your road begins Jesus, lead me through the hills I’ve known Teach this restless heart the way back home I lay my past down, I won’t pick it up again I’m walking with You, Jesus, step by step [Outro] Step by step, the old road ends With You beside me, life begins