Car rides can have consequential conversations or meaningful silence. Just recently I was riding in the car with my son and a song came on the radio. The song was Lauren Daigle’s “Thank God I Do.”
Here are the lyrics
I’ve seen love come
and I’ve seen love walk away
So many questionsWill anybody stay?
It’s been a hard year
So many nights in tears
All of the darknessTrying to fight my fears
Alone, so long aloneI don’t know who I’d be if I didn’t know You
I’d probably fall off the edge
I don’t know where I’d go if You ever let go
So keep me held in Your handsI’ve started breathing
The weight is lifted here
With You, it’s easyMy head is finally clear
There’s nothing missing
When You are by my side
I took the long roadBut now I realize
I’m home with You, I’m homeI don’t know who I’d be if I didn’t know You
I’d probably fall off the edge
I don’t know where I’d go if You ever let go
So keep me held in Your handsYou’re my safe place
My hideaway
You’re my anchor
My saving grace
You’re my constant
My steadiness
You’re my shelter
My oxygenI don’t know who I’d be if I didn’t know You
– Lauren Daigle
Thank God, I do
The car was mostly silent as we listened to these song lyrics. Coincidentally, as the song ended we were ready to exit the vehicle. My son took my hand and we had a conversation I hope I never forget:
“Dad, I think I know who that song was about.”
“Who do you think bud?”
“Jesus.”
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