Johnny

I watch you step out and take on the day

You’ve always got something funny to say

You know how to make your mama smile

And make every heavy mile worthwhile

Every single moment is precious to me

Watching the man that you've grown up to be

Thank you, Jesus, for this beautiful gift

For the boy who gives my spirit a lift

You placed him right here in my waiting arms

And deep in my heart, safe from all harm

He works so hard and he loves his mom

Johnny, my son, you're where I belong

I see the grit and the sweat on your brow

I am so proud of the way you live now

You put your back into all that you do

There is no quit in a spirit like you

But even when life gets to spinning so fast

You show me a love that is built to last

Thank you, Jesus, for this beautiful gift

For the boy who gives my spirit a lift

You placed him right here in my waiting arms

And deep in my heart, safe from all harm

He works so hard and he loves his mom

Johnny, my son, you're where I belong

From the very first breath that you took in this world

To the wonderful life that I've watched unfurl

I count every blessing and bow my head down

For the everyday grace that I have found

So keep on joking and keep working hard

Keep all that kindness right there in your heart

Just know wherever this crazy life leads

You are the answered prayer that I need

Oh, thank you, Jesus, for this beautiful gift

For the boy who gives my spirit a lift

You placed him right here in my waiting arms

And deep in my heart, safe from all harm

Yeah, he works so hard and he loves his mom

Johnny, my son, you're where I belong

Every day with you is my favorite song