Ricky Fitzpatrick: Music
Will I Be Changed?
The last couple of Sundays, our Pastor has been really hitting home with his messages. At least for me. Really getting to the heart of me. And I’ve felt compelled to write this song, probably mostly as an expression on my own struggles and thoughts.
The idea of being serious about our walk with Christ has of course always been present for me. Of course, I’ve been told and taught and led to serve God with all that I am. I know well the passage in Revelation about Jesus saying our lukewarmness made Him want to throw up (in so many words). I have felt the urging of the Holy Spirit to be more and to be closer and more real. And in most of that, I’m probably not unlike a lot of other Christians.
But has it really sunk in?
It became abundantly clear to me, as I was writing this song, that most of us (myself included) spend our Christian walks, just “playing church”...if we're honest about it. We really do fail to take it as seriously as we should.
And some would say “Well Ricky, we don’t want to be all somber and serious 24-7.”
And I understand. But at the same time, this IS serious. God thought it was serious. Jesus thought it was serious. Paul. The disciples. The early Christians. They took this whole Christian thing pretty seriously. Maybe we should too.
As for me, I feel like I’ve been very un-serious. Maybe even to the point of dishonour. Maybe to the point of shame.
But the writing of this song seemed to be the Holy Spirit’s way of speaking to me and making so many things clear that I had ignored or downplayed, for so long. And it really seemed to give me some badly-needed clarity on my own walk and service.
So I’m making this my own call-to-arms. My own touchstone, that brings me back to the reality of Christ’s call when I lose my focus. And to continually ask myself “Will I be changed?”
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FYI, I wouldn’t feel right about charging anyone for the download of this song. That's a whole separate issue, but I just don’t think it’s God’s intent for this particular song.
Anyway, if you want, like or feel led to download it, please do. It is free. And of course, I want you to share it, freely also. Use it in your home or small groups or with friends or coworkers or family. Incorporate it at your church or as a part of your congregation’s worship service. Whatever will work. Please use it as a tool…in your own life and/or in the life of someone else.
And let it be our collective prayer that we all continually be changed into His likeness.
Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Ricky
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Will I Be Changed?
Words & Music by Ricky Fitzpatrick
Copyright 2011, Ricky Fitzpatrick Music
Verse One
I am standing in the presence
Of the Lord of everything.
And my hands are lifted up
As I raise my voice and sing.
(And) in this beautiful surrender
I cannot help but think,
Is it all for You
Or do I worship me?
Chorus
When I leave this place
Will I be the same?
Will I boldly declare You
Or will I hide in shame?
In a world lost and dying
The question still remains…
When I leave this place
Will I be changed?
Verse Two
There are families in peril.
There are children on the street.
And hurting people right here
In our own communities.
Do I reach out with Your hands
(And be) the only Christ they know?
Or am I too embarrassed
To let Jesus truly show?
Chorus
Bridge
Move in me. Holy Spirit come and fill me with Your light.
(To the) soul in need, help me be the love that You require. That You desire…
Chorus