Roads

words & music by Doug Howell (3/71)

so many roads to choose from
I don’t know which way to go
is there a map to help me
out of this mess I’m in?
when will my life begin?

tell me where the sky is
show me where the sun shines
tell me where the love is
that they talk about
on Sunday afternoons

so many roads to follow
I’d be in desperation
but since I put my faith in God
I have peace inside
knowing he’s by my side

I know where I’m going
and I know he’s always there
tell him that you trust him
and his love will flow
don’t go on alone

oh, you know it’s gotta be
a hard decision
you know you know
it’s a hard decision
but you know
he never said it was easy
just remember
remember I tell you

you never have to be alone
if you’ll only choose
the lonely road

1975 Notes

Where are you going?

I know Somebody with a map you could use.

Proverbs 14:12; John 14:6
Deuteronomy 30:11-20

2005 Notes

Strange how such a young, naive kid could write cynical words like these: “tell me where the love is that they talk about on Sunday afternoons.” You don’t have to live very long before you sense the great dichotomies of life. There’s love, and then there’s talking about love. Seems there are always at least two roads ahead of you, at almost every moment. Not always life and death. Sometimes just good and better (or worse). Sometimes you go one way, and sometimes the other. Those choices lead you to the person you are, to the people you befriend, and to the God you serve. May the one who is the Way help us each choose well.