Joshua

I love to hear your six strings softly playing

The passion in the music that you make

You've got a witty, magnetic way about you

And a loyal, giving heart that will not break

I cherish all the times we go out fishing

And every single quiet talk we share

You're the kind of friend who helps out anybody

Whenever they need someone to be there

So let the opinions of the world just fade away

Don't let their bitter words or actions hurt you

Don't look at other lives and wonder why, my son

God has a plan to see your whole life through

He'll send a good Christian woman to share your days

Just trust the path He's laid out for my boy

Never forget how much you mean to your mama

Joshua, you are my pride and joy

I'll never forget the day you stood beside me

When we lost your older brother and your dad

You put your arm right around my shoulders

And held me through the hardest times we had

When I bought the new house, you reassured me

That the Lord would always be right by my side

Now I see you with your daughter and your son

And I watch you be their father with such pride

So don't let anger ever take control of you

Stay positive and keep the dark at bay

God is working on your heart to share His message

Don't let anybody take your faith away

Believe in all that's good and keep on looking forward

Turn from the negativity and see

That if you keep your trust in what the Lord is doing

He's gonna send you everything you need

So let the opinions of the world just fade away

Don't let their bitter words or actions hurt you

Don't look at other lives and wonder why, my son

God has a plan to see your whole life through

He'll send a good Christian woman to share your days

Just trust the path He's laid out for my boy

Never forget how much you mean to your mama

Joshua, you are my pride and joy