There's been a select few family members and friends that have been privileged over the last few years to know about my struggle to discern the call to the pastoral ministry and how it has not always been the easiest path for me to consider. Well, I "re-discovered" a song last night that was influential in my decision during my time at CSP to pursue the Pre-Seminary course of study. The song is called "Whatever" by Steven Curtis Chapman. I know I know what you might be thinking "Steven Curtis Chapman ... not exactly the bastion of Lutheran Orthodoxy, Jake". Regardless of your opinions about Steven Curtis Chapman the song he wrote has been extremely influential in my life and in helping me understand God's Will and what that means for my life. Anyways, here are the words to the song.
I made a list, wrote down from A to Z
All the ways I thought that You could best use me
Told all my strengths and my abilities
I formed a plan it seemed to make good sense
I laid it out for You so sure You'd be convinced
I made my case, presented my defense
But then I read the letter that You sent me
It said that all You really want from me is just
Whatever, whatever You say
Whatever, I will obey
Whatever, Lord, have Your way
'Cause You are my God, whatever
So strike a match, set fire to the list
Of all my good intentions, all my preconceived ideas
I want to do Your will no matter what it is
Give me faith to follow where You lead me
Oh, Lord, give me the courage and the strength to do ...
Whatever, whatever You say
Whatever, I will obey
Whatever, Lord, have Your way
'Cause You are my God, whatever
I am not my own
I am Yours and Yours alone
You have bought me with Your blood
Lord, to You and You alone do I belong
And so whatever
Whatever, whatever You say
Whatever, I will obey
Whatever, Lord, have Your way
'Cause You are my God, whatever
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