Whatever
Surrendered Heart: Embracing God's Will in "Whatever" by Steven Curtis Chapman
Lyrics
I made a list wrote down from A to Z
I created a comprehensive list from A to Z.
All the ways I thought that you could best use me
I outlined all the ways I believed you could use me most effectively.
Told all my strengths and my abilities
I shared information about my strengths and abilities.
I formed a plan it seemed to make good sense
I devised a plan that seemed logical and sensible.
I laid it out for you so sure you'd be convinced
I presented the plan to you, confident that you would be persuaded.
I made my case presented my defense
I made my case and defended my position.
But then I read the letter that you sent me
Upon reading your letter to me.
It said that all you really want from me is just
The letter conveyed that all you truly desire from me is
Whatever whatever you say
Whatever you say.
Whatever I will obey
I am willing to obey whatever you command.
Whatever lord have your way
Lord, have your way in my life.
'Cause you are my god whatever
You are my God, and I submit to whatever you ordain.
So strike a match set fire to the list
Therefore, I will discard my plans by setting fire to the list.
Of all my good intentions all my preconceived ideas
I will let go of my well-intentioned ideas and preconceptions.
I want to do your will no matter what it is
My primary desire is to fulfill your will, regardless of what it may be.
Give me faith to follow where you lead me
Grant me the faith to follow wherever you lead me.
Oh lord give me the courage and the strength to do
Lord, provide me with the courage and strength to carry out your will.
I am not my own
I acknowledge that I do not belong to myself.
I am yours and yours alone
I am yours, and exclusively yours.
You have bought me with your blood
You have redeemed me with your blood.
Lord to you and you alone do I belong
I belong to you and you alone, O Lord.
And so whatever
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