One Foot in front of the Other

Until today, the phrase "one foot in front front of the other" always reminded me of the song in the Christmas special "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" (1970)

Lyrics: 

Chorus
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you'll be walking 'cross the floor.
You put one foot in front of the other
And soon you'll be walking out the door.

You never will get where you're going
If ya never get up on your feet.
Come on, there's a good tail wind blowin'
A fast walking man is hard to beat.

Chorus

If you want to change your direction,
If your time of life is at hand,
Well, don't be the rule, be the exception
A good way to start is to stand.

Chorus

But today I heard another version. The song was written by Melanie DeMore (2016). Here is one I found online:

It was powerful. So powerful for me that I could not simply sit and listen. I got up and put one foot in front of the other, making my way to the front of the room and then around. 

I took a photo of the lyrics as we were singing so I could research the song.

Lyrics: 

Chorus: You gotta put one foot in front of the other and lead with love

Put one foot in front of the other and lead with love

(x2)

 

Don’t give up hope! 

You’re not alone

Don’t you give up

Keep movin’ on

 

Chorus

 

Lift up your eyes

Don’t you despair

Look up ahead

The path is there

 

Chorus

 

I know you’re scared

Well I’m scared too

But look at me

Right next to you

Chorus

The song is also found on the website: The Bird Sings. 

When you look at the lyrics to both songs, there is truth. There is hope. That's what I get out of them.

They both have catchy tunes and meaningful lyrics.

The song I heard and learned today echoes my heart cry-- it is my desire to lead with love.

I don't always get it right. But I will continue trying, one step at a time.

I invite you to listen to both songs. 

Where do they lead you?

Peace on the journey--

Deb

Here is the song from the service at Pilgrim Congregational: