I Do Believe
Embracing Faith: Waylon Jennings' Powerful Reflection on Belief
Lyrics
In my own way, I'm a believer
In my own way, I have faith
In my own way, right or wrong
My belief is personal, regardless of being right or wrong
I don't talk too much about it
I don't discuss my beliefs openly
It's something, I keep working on
My faith is a continuous work in progress
I don't have too much, to build on
I have limited resources or foundation for my beliefs
My faith has never been that strong
My faith has never been exceptionally strong
There's a man in that old building
There's a preacher in a building
He's a holy man, they say
He's considered a holy man
He keeps talking about tomorrow
He talks about the future
While I keep struggling with today
While he focuses on tomorrow, I struggle with today
He preaches hell, fire and brimstone
The preacher emphasizes punishment and reward
And heaven seems so far away
Heaven seems distant and abstract
I do believe in a higher power
I believe in a higher power
One, that loves us one and all
A power that loves everyone
Not someone to solve our problems
This power isn't a problem solver
Or to catch me when I fall
Not there to catch me when I fail
He gave us all a mind to think with
This power gave us the ability to think and discern right from wrong
And to know what's right or wrong
It is an inner spirit that provides strength
He is that inner spirit that keeps us strong
In my own way, I'm a believer
-But not in voices, I can't hear
I don't believe in audible voices
I believe in a loving father
I believe in a caring father figure
One, I never have to fear
A father I don't have to fear
That I should live life at it's fullest
I should live life to the fullest
Just as long as I am here
As long as I am alive
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