tuesday tunes

Even if you're not convinced that Jesus is the way, I think we can all agree with Casting Crowns assessment of what the world does and doesn't need. One of the things I love about listening to this song is that after the second verse there's a section where they have young people (teens maybe?) sharing things like, "The world doesn't need my tithe, my hoodie or my translation of the Bible". Imagine that. ;) Probably my favorite line comes in the second verse, "God's got to change her heart before he changes her shirt." I love that! So often we (as a society and as individuals) make unfair judgments on people based solely on their appearance. I know I'm a lot more than mine, so I try to watch that. If only I were perfect. ;) I love Casting Crowns and have been listening to their first three albums on shuffle on my iPod lately. It makes me really happy. :)

What This World Needs by Casting Crowns

What this world needs is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grind
Another two bit politician peddling lies
Another three ring circus society
What this world needs is not another sign waving super saint that's better than you
Another ear pleasing candy man afraid of the truth
Another prophet in an Armani suit

What this world needs is a Savior who will rescue
A Spirit who will lead
A Father who will love them in their time of need
A Savior who will rescue
A Spirit who will lead
A Father who will love
That's what this world needs

What this world needs is for us to care more about the inside than the outside
Have we become so blind that we can't see
God's gotta change her heart before He changes her shirt
What this world needs is for us to stop hiding behind our relevance
Blending in so well that people can't see the difference
And it's the difference that sets the world free

Jesus is our Savior, that's what this world needs
Father's arms around you, that's what this world needs
That's what this world needs