Generously Living as Disciple with Whatever I Have

I’ve always appreciated Ken Medema’s profound lyrics and powerful music. The songs from the new CD “Stories to Tell & Gifts to Share” (part of the new ELCA stewardship resources) have connected with and challenged me especially during the past few weeks. Here’s another – most fitting for this week when our congregation is thinking about what it means to be “Generously Living as Disciples” and as our nation approaches Thanksgiving Day.

“Whatever I Have”
Grateful Living

Just suppose I find myself on a crowded, city street,
begging for subsistence amid the sound of rushing feet.
Or suppose I find myself in a lonely prison cell.
Could I say from deep inside I am glad for all is well? Refrain

Refrain:
Whatever I have or have not; whatever I am or am not,
I can make it through anything now in the One who makes me who I am.

Just suppose I find myself in the lap of luxury,
In a mansion on a hill or a yacht upon the sea;
In the halls of greed and power, where temptation grows each day.
Would my every step announce I could give this all away? Refrain

Just suppose I find myself far away from home and friends,
In a desert with no path on a night that never ends.
Or suppose I find I’m caught by a greed that won’t let go.
Could I raise my voice and say for all the world to know: Refrain