Because I Am
I am alive, what are the odds
That it’s random chance and there’s no God?
I do exist, I live and breathe
I laugh, I love, I cry, I grieve
Do you honestly believe that there’s no plan?
I know God is, because I am
I am wonderf”ly wrought, I am perfectly made
Yet I succumb to temptation and pride
Made by God’s own hand, exactly as God planned
And though I go astray, God stays right by my side
Life is a miracle and I’m alive
I am alive, I look around
Always amazed, at the sights and sounds
I see the sun, the moon and stars
the ocean blue, the mountains far
Do you honestly believe that there’s no plan?
I know God is, because I am
I am wonderf”ly wrought, I am perfectly made
Yet I succumb to temptation and pride
Made by God’s own hand, exactly as God planned
And though I go astray, God stays right by my side
Life is a miracle and I’m alive
I am alive, I hear God’s voice
In a baby’s cry, and I rejoice
I hear God’s song, in rustling leaves
The chirping birds, the raging seas
Do you honestly believe that there’s no plan?
I know God is, because I am
I am wonderf”ly wrought, I am perfectly made
Yet I succumb to temptation and pride
Made by God’s own hand, exactly as God planned
And though I go astray, God stays right by my side
Life is a miracle and I’m alive
I am alive, and seek to be
Working for God, so joyously
I’ll persevere, I’ll overcome
For the love of God, with whom I’m one
Do you honestly believe that there’s no plan?
I know God is, because I am
I am wonderf”ly wrought, I am perfectly made
Yet I succumb to temptation and pride
Made by God’s own hand, exactly as God planned
And though I go astray, God stays right by my side
Life is a miracle and I’m alive
I wrote this song this morning after reading some commentary on one of the internet news outlets. The contributors were discussing the earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear problems in Japan. Their views were widely varied and even profane at times as they discussed whether God was serving judgment on Japan for killing dolphins, whether God existed, and even whether external forces including the US had used some unknown weapon on Japan. I was amazed and horrified at times by what I read. I believe God exists and assists us, even in times of disaster but I will never again believe that God takes vengeance on us for our actions. The God I believe in has given me so many opportunities and has forgiven me and welcomed back to the fold so many times that I can’t keep track anymore.. Life is a miracle!
I hope you’re able to see God’s blessings in you life today!
John
Copyright March 20, 2011 John Lage, Jr. All rights reserved.
