R is for Refuse

When Paula assigned me with the letter R, so many words came to mind.  I thought of resurrection since it was Easter, resolute, relationship, reshape, remember, righteous, and the list goes on.

During the last month I have been trying to find a song to sign for the Deaf Concert on June 2.  So many songs caught my attention it was hard to choose.  I asked God to show me which song He needed me to sign and did my best to be open to His will.  Last weekend during the King George Deaf Concert rehearsal, I listened and watched as each song was rehearsed.  When I heard the song, I knew it was what I needed to sign in June.  I think the song lyrics best state why R is for Refuse.

I Refuse lyrics
Songwriters: Benjamin Glover;Joshua David Wilson

Sometimes I
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone's alright
When I know they're not

This world needs God
But it's easier to stand and watch
I could say a prayer and just move on
Like nothing's wrong

But I refuse
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse

To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse

I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of You, oh God

So, if You say move
It's time for me to follow through
And do what I was made to do
Show them who You are

'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse

To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse

To stand and watch the weary and lost
Cry out for help
I refuse to turn my back
And try and act like all is well

I refuse to stay unchanged
To wait another day, to die to myself
I refuse to make one more excuse

'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse

To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse

I refuse
I refuse