I Have To Believe The Truth
aThere is one truth in any given situation. It’s not merely a matter of perspective. It’s truth. I remember a couple of lines out of a Don Henley song where he said, “There’s three sides to every story babe: There’s yours and there’s mine and the cold, hard truth.” And I also remember when Jesus said “The Truth shall make you free“. I have to believe that Truth.
What would hold you back from wanting to believe in a living, loving Creator God who designed you to have eternal life? If you don’t believe in that kind of God, I know it isn’t because you can’t. It’s because you won’t.
You don’t have to believe the Truth.
But I’d like you to consider what you’re giving up. Lay aside your disbelief for second. Let’s say, for the sake of illustration, that I’m correct. Let’s say you actually CAN have eternal life…even after you die and leave this life. And let’s say the only way you can have it is to trust that Jesus is real. That He really is God who really did come to earth as a real man. That He really did suffer a horrible death on a cross and rose from the dead to pay for the real, eternal consequences of your sins. Let’s say that all you have to do to is accept His free offer and you’ll have eternal life, too. Nothing else is required. No good deeds. No tithing. And no sacrifices. Nothing.
Eternal life is a gift from God freely given to you by Jesus. If you don’t want that, I have to believe you prefer to be your own god. And all I can say to that is…
Have To Believe
I can hear my heart, but I just can’t feel my life.
I can feel You cut, but I just can’t see the knife.
You slip Yourself inside of me
To show me what I’m meant to be;
Unlock me with Your golden key;
Protect me from the wizardry
Of this world far below.
I can feel Your love; though I never see Your face,
And whenever I’m alone,
You still fill the empty space.
I never have to reach for You.
You always seem to pull me through.
You do the things that I can’t do;
Not even if I wanted to…not even if I tried.
And I have to believe…You did everything for me.
“˜Cause what I have to believe
Is the truth that sets me free (repeat)
You must know my dreams
Because you’re making them all come true.
I know that You’re the One
Because no one could but You.
Your steady hand is always near.
With perfect love You conquer fear.
You brush away the dark veneer,
And suddenly it’s all so clear which way I should go.
Chorus
Well, I’m not sure if I deserve it.
I’m lighter than air and soaring like a bird,
And if I can love You any better,
Just say the Word!
Repeat Chorus to end
© 1996 Tony Funderburk
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