This song came from a discovery that I made last week that what I felt was my most wasted day on my mission trip to Guatemala was actually likely my most productive day as it spawned a ‘new for our group’ ministry of taking prescription glasses with us. I obviously need to let God be in control, when I do that, good things happen!
May you feel and recognize God’s presence in your life today and always!
JOHN
‘Gotta Give Up Control’
Gotta give up control
Tryin’ to do it all is taking its toll
I believe that You are real
Gotta let You take the wheel
Give it all in prayer to You
Trust that You will guide me to
The tasks that You want most for me to do
A year ago I went on, mission just for You
Construction work in Guatemala, as You called me to
A day dispensing reading glasses seemed a waste of time
Was three pairs in four whole hours, really what You had in mind?
Gotta give up control
Tryin’ to do it all is taking its toll
I believe that You are real
Gotta let You take the wheel
Give it all in prayer to You
Trust that You will guide me to
The tasks that You want most for me to do
Returned to Guatemala, You called me once again
We brought prescription glasses with us, an idea You gave back when
I was wishing that I could do more, I just couldn’t see
That the time I spent observing, was Your way of teaching me
Gotta give up control
Tryin’ to do it all is taking its toll
I believe that You are real
Gotta let You take the wheel
Give it all in prayer to You
Trust that You Will guide me to
The tasks that You want most for me to do
Now 250 souls, can see to read, to weave
What I considered wasted time was, Your perfect opportunity
I was listening Lord, this time at least, You got through finally
I pray that I will hear each time, You decide to call on me
Gotta give up control
Tryin’ to do it all is taking its toll
I believe that You are real
Gotta let You take the wheel
Give it all in prayer to You
Trust that You will guide me to
The tasks that You want most for me to do
Lord, know I’ll try to follow
Please lead me where You may
From the paths that You have set for me
Let me never stray
Your words, my only beacon
Your call is my command
Lord, help me to follow
Even when I can’t see
The route that You have planned
Gotta give up control
Tryin’ to do it all is taking its toll
I believe that You are real
Gotta let You take the wheel
Give it all in prayer to You
Trust that You Will guide me to
The tasks that You want most for me to do
Copyright January 25, 2012 John Lage, Jr. All rights reserved.
