A song for my newborn

I've made a vow that for every newborn born into this home, he/she will be greeted with a baby song by his dad. With Benji, it was not a big deal trying to pick a song. The popular hymn, "Because He Lives" has just the words on the second stanza:

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.

With the second baby on the way, I have to say it was more difficult trying to find a good song with the right message. But praise the Lord, for His timing is perfect! I heard the perfect song early last week. Some of you may have heard it too, and it's Mark Harris' "Find Your Wings". Here's the lyrics:

[Verse]

It's only for a moment
that you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
for all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
you're walking in the truth
And if I've never told you
I want you to know that
as I watch you grow

[Chorus]
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
and that faith gives you the courage
to dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
so let my love give you roots
and help you find your wings

[Verse]
May passion be the wind that leads
you through your days
and may convictions keep you strong
guide you on your way
May there be many moments
that make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

[Chorus]
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
and that faith gives you the courage
to dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
so let my love give you roots
and help you find your wings

[Bridge]
It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

[Chorus]
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
and that faith gives you the courage
to dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
so let my love give you roots
and help you find your wings

I am very much touched by the first verse, which says I can pray that this newborn will grow up doing all things, but if everything fails, I want to at least have the assurance that he/she knows Jesus and walks in His Truth. Is that a prayer on mine? Absolutely. But it's a tall order as well for me as a parent, because a child will not know Jesus if Jesus doesn't live within the hearts of the parents. I am truly blessed by the message of this song.

If you want to listen to it, you can check out Mark Harris' website. Surprisingly, you can download this song for free at his site.

http://www.buzzplant.com/markharris/findyourwings/