Lyrics
Chorus
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him
He'll make your path straight
Chorus (Repeat)
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him
He'll make your path straight
Verse 1
You'll be my guide for life
I'll walk by Your side
With Your hand in mine
I'll go where You lead me, oh
Chorus
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him
He'll make your path straight
Verse 2
My eyes can only see
The ground beneath my feet (my feet)
Your dreams are greater, Your ways are higher
O Lord, please show me
Chorus
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him (acknowledge)
(Him) He'll make your path straight (oh, when you)
Chorus (Repeat)
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him (acknowledge)
(Him) He'll make your path straight
Bridge
Bless my thoughts
My dreams, my imaginations (O Lord)
Step by step
Your delight (Your delight), Your creation (Your creation), oh
Chorus
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding (ooh)
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him (acknowledge)
(Him) He'll make your path straight (oh, when you)
Chorus (Repeat)
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him (acknowledge)
(Him) He'll make your path straight (oh, when you)
Chorus (Repeat)
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him (acknowledge)
(Him) He'll make your path straight (make your path straight)
Chorus (Repeat)
Trust, trust in the Lord
Lean not on your own understanding
In all, all of your ways, acknowledge Him (acknowledge)
(Him) He'll make your path straight
Outro
Oh yeah
Trust in the Lord
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This children's praise song sets Proverbs 3:5-6 to a repeating chorus. The words "Trust, trust in the Lord" are followed by the instruction not to lean on one's own understanding and to acknowledge God in all of one's ways, with the promise that He will make the path straight. The close match with the proverb makes it easy for young singers to learn a verse of Scripture by heart.
The verses shift into prayer. One describes walking with the Lord as guide, hand in hand, going wherever He leads. Another admits that human eyes only see the ground underfoot, while God's dreams are greater and His ways higher, a thought that parallels Isaiah 55:9. The bridge asks for blessing on thoughts, dreams and imaginations, one step at a time. The repeated chorus gives the song a steady, singable shape for Sunday school and family worship.
Related Scripture
- Proverbs 3:5-6 The passage urges trusting the Lord, not leaning on one's own understanding, and acknowledging Him in all ways.
- Isaiah 55:9 God's ways and thoughts are higher than human ways and thoughts.