Why Me Lord?
This morning listening to my Christian playlist on my iPod, “Why Me Lord?” by Johnny Cash came on. This song was written by Kris Kristofferson, but he let Johnny record it. I love this song because it reminds me of how I feel quite often. I don’t fully understand why God loves me so, but if I can share His love and how I found my way back to Him with just one person, I will be content.
Why me Lord, what have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I’ve known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth love from you
Or the kindness you’ve shown.
Lord help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I’ve need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul’s in your hand.
Tell me Lord, if you think there’s a way
I can try to repay
All I’ve taken from you
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I’ve been through myself
On my way back to you.
Lord help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I’ve need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul’s in your hand.
Do you know how much God loves you? Do you understand the depth of love and grace that are found only at the cross of Christ? It’s amazing!
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Hi Linda,
Thanks much for visiting 🙂
The theme as to who God is to us has been ringing in my head lately (inspired by different ministers teaching on the love / grace of God).
They basically said that if we knew who God was and how much He loved us, we would stop kicking / fighting / pushing back and allow ourselves to fall back on His open arms.
I guess it’s safe to say I’m still learning. Thanks for the reminder. Grace indeed gives us what we don’t deserve.
Blessings,
ann
I love this Linda. 🙂 So opposite the usual “why me” we send up. Thank you so much for reminding us how much He loves us and that there is nothing else like His love.
Deb, So true! Isn’t our usual “why me” just so much whining? I absolutely love this song, and when I think of all the trouble and turmoil Johnny Cash went through in his life, but he could sing this song and appreciate God’s love so much, I figure I should too. Peace, Linda