Welcome back to Faithfully Thinking: Out Loud, where we take Scripture seriously, ourselves moderately seriously, and we refuse to pretend Advent is a seasonal mood board.This is the week we stop treating peace like a scented candle and start seeing it for what it is: spiritual stability under fire.
Advent Week 2 is the one that gets all up in your business.It’s the week where John the Baptist storms out of the wilderness, looks you dead in the soul, and says,“Straighten the path. The King is coming.”
Not “when you feel ready.”Not “when you finish spiraling.”Not “after one more round of procrastinating obedience.”
Now.
Because Jesus doesn’t wait for perfect conditions before He shows up.He walks straight into whatever you call “a work in progress.”
So if you’re feeling stretched, convicted, exposed, or mildly called out?Good.You’re in the right place.
Let’s dig in.Let’s get honest.Let’s prepare the way.
Lyrics:
“Make My Path Straight”
[VERSE 1]
I’ve been walking in circles,Holding on to what You said to drop.Every fear became a landmark,Every doubt another roadblock.But You whisper through the clutter,“Child, I’m closer than you think.”So I’m clearing out the wreckage,Make my path straight, Lord—help me sink or swim.
[CHORUS]
Make my path straight,Right here, right now.I’m done with the stalling,So teach me how.Guide every step,Till my fears all fade.Light up the way, Lord—Make my path straight.
[VERSE 2]
Peace isn’t in the quiet,It’s the footing when the storm rolls in.Faith isn’t a warm feeling,It’s the fire when the lies descend.You take my shaking heartbeatAnd align it with Your plan.I’m stepping where You’re leading—Even when I don’t understand.
[CHORUS]
Make my path straight,Right here, right now.I’m done with the stalling,So teach me how.Guide every step,Till my fears all fade.Light up the way, Lord—Make my path straight.
[VERSE 3]
All the mountains I’ve been carrying,You say, “Lay them at My feet.”Every valley I keep sinking inIs the place You’re calling me to meet.You don’t wait for me to feel ready—You just ask me to obey.So I’m turning toward Your presence,Take the lead, Lord—I won’t delay.
[CHORUS]
Make my path straight,Right here, right now.I’m done with the stalling,So teach me how.Guide every step,Till my fears all fade.Light up the way, Lord—Make my path straight.
[VERSE 4]
With Your peace beneath my footsteps,And Your shield raised high in faith,I can finally stand unshakenWhen the lies come for my place.You’re the hope that holds me steady,You’re the truth that cuts the noise.So I lift my life before You—Every step is now Your choice.
[BRIDGE]
No more circles, no more waiting,No more running from Your call.You align me, You define me—I rise when I would fall.Every detour, every burden,Every fear I used to chase—Falls behind me in Your mercy—Lead me on in steady grace.
[FINAL CHORUS / OUTRO]
Make my path straight,Straight as Your truth.Clear out the clutter,Make my heart new.Guide every step,Till I see Your face.Light up the way, Lord—Make my path straight.Till the day breaks,Make my path straight.
Battle Cry:
Lord, straighten my steps.No more circling.No more stalling.No more excuses.
Plant peace beneath my feet.Raise faith above my head.Guard my mind.Steady my heart.Direct my next step.
When You give the command, I act—immediately, clearly, and without delay.Your will, not my hesitation.Amen.
