Do what You will, Lord

It's not always possible to fully understand why God allows us to go through certain journeys in life. Many times in these situations, it is so easy and tempting to look only at the negative and ask the big 3-word question, "WHY?" or in Singlish, "HUH?!!" And many times, it is too easy to allow ourselves to dwell obsessively on the hurt and the disappointment, thinking to ourselves that by somehow holding on to it, we are better able to make sense of what's happening and justify our suffering.

I've learnt that in such times, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to remember that God continues to be the good, perfect and loving God who is watching over us and directing our path. That is a truth that remains no matter where and how we are. In our desperation, let us cry out like this song says, "Take my heart, and make it new. Make it true and make it like you. Take my hands I lift them high, they're yours not mine. Do what you will."

Instead of surrendering to anger, bitterness and confusion, let us lift our hands in surrender to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. It is only in Him that we can find renewed hope to do what He wills. If you are in such a situation, I pray that this song will minister to you powerfully. Click on for lyrics to Ready Now by Desperation Band. ... [+]

READY NOW
Desperation Band

You come like you promised you would
I want to surrender for good
I know that I need you
And I don't want to keep living life alone

So take my heart
And make it new
Make it true
And make it like you
Take my hands
I lift them high
They're yours not mine to do
Do what you will
Do what you will
Do what you will

I feel like a blind man in you sight
I know that I'm wicked in your eyes
So wash me and make me shine like the sun
I want to tell everyone
That You're the only one

So take my heart
And make it new
Make it true
And make it like you
Take my hands
I lift them high
They're yours not mine to do
Do what you will
Do what you will
Do what you will

I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
Do what you will
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
Do what you will
I'm ready now
I'm ready now
I'm ready now

Joshua Teo