changing lyrics

 Friday, April 29, 2022 (6:40 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You. Praise You. I come before You seeking Your Truth. That very Truth that will set me free (John 8:32). I want to obey Your teachings (v. 31).

I realized again yesterday that I have been responding to and harboring lies (v. 44). Doubting. Questioning. Fearing things over which I have no control. Once more I ask for Your Truth to free me.

I want to know the things You consider as being my business. And those which are not!

(7:07 a.m.)

Right at this very moment You have me smiling and laughing again. Thank You Father. Several hours ago I immediately recognized the song in my mind.

♪Bohemian Rhapsody♪ by Queen. Looking at the lyrics just now I am again amazed by You. I’m wanting to know the Truth and this song starts out ♪Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?♪ I want to live the real life You have for me!

The main word I know in the chorus didn’t fit for me so I changed it right there in the dark. Instead of singing ♪Mama, ooh♪ I mentally called out to You ♪Abba♪ [and ♪Papa♪]. Thank You Father for the ability to simply change things that don’t fit.

When something hasn’t seemed right for me through the years I’ve used the phrase, "that doesn’t work for me." Just now I likened various thoughts, concepts and ideas as not fitting, much like clothing.

No harm. No foul. No judgment. Something just doesn’t fit. No blame. No shame. Can deciding to change our attitudes regarding our circumstances really be that simple? I am willing to practice making healthy changes Lord.

Empower and enable me in recognizing Your Truth in all situations. On my own, I am completely powerless.

Having changed the lyrics of the first song, here’s what I sang to “The Church’s One Foundation” (1 Corinthians 3:11). ♪Our family’s firm foundation Is Jesus Christ our Lord; We are His new creation By water and the Word♪

Keep working in me Lord. I want to change the things that You would have me change. As easily as I choose to put on something different.

Yes Father. Change everything in me that keeps me from knowing Your Truth. And being truly set free.

I love You. I need You. I want You. Do all You must to Your good and perfect end. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(407 words ~ 8:05 a.m.)