The Mind of Christ
Driving in to work one morning I listened to a mix CD that included Luke Garrett’s The Mind of Christ. Hearing that song again (it has been years) reminded me of the significance of the lyrics, and how well crafted the song is.
I have not been able to get the song out of my head today. That is a good thing. Usually the song that won’t leave you alone is “Acky, Breaky Heart” “It’s A Small World After All” or something like that. This song has continued to inspire – and I must confess, convict – me throughout this day.
I wanted to share the words with you…
To receive when others reject,
To treat each one with true respect
To shield when others throw stones,
To be with one who’s all alone,
To think and choose to see the very best,
To live like this is nothing less than to possess
The mind of Christ, my highest goal,
The Lord’s delight, the desire of my soul
The Father’s heart will always guide my life,
If I will have in me the mind of Christ
To build up when others tear down,
To seek the lost until they’re found,
To give grace where its needed most,
Rejecting pride when others boast,
To sacrifice my all without regret,
To live like this is nothing less than to possess
The mind of Christ, my highest goal,
The Lord’s delight, the desire of my soul
The Father’s heart will always guide my life,
If I will have in me the mind of Christ.
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Alan Riley is Vice President, Business Development for Piksel, a global leader in Online Video solutions. He also serves as General Manager of Piksel Faith, working with churches and ministries around the world. He and his family live in Metro Atlanta.