Story Behind The Song
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold new things have come. 2 Cor. 5:17 The common thread that runs in the lives of everyone that had an encounter with Jesus when he walked the earth was the dynamic change in their lives. From the repentant woman who wiped Jesus' feet with her hair, to Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus - a changed life seems to be the lasting evidence of one who has truly met the Master.
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Congenial |
Subject |
Spirituality, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, Johnny Cash |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
All my life I sought for attention I didn't want to merely survive
I didn't care how I trampled on others - as long as it kept me alive
But the wealth I collected never filled up the void as the greed kept driving me on
So I gave it all up when I met with the Hope of a brand new dawn
And starting today I want to tell everyone about the mercy I've found
Let His praise fill my mouth with a joyful sound
I'm gonna do everything that He wants me to do - I'm gonna say what He wants me to say
Things are gonna be different - starting today
In my heart I knew I was sinful but I craved the acceptance of man
I just lived for the joy of the moment true love wasn't part of the plan
Til my sin was exposed to everyone in the crowd who wanted to stone me that day
But I wasn't condemned - "don't sin anymore" - that was all He'd say
I was raised in the truth of the scriptures living right came easy to me
So proud to be one of the chosen - I hoped all around me could see
Til I realized that I truly was nothing when compared to the light of the Word
Now my life's direction is the Living Way since I met the Lord