africa … because i refuse

In less than one month, I’ll be in South Africa amongst a generation of children who have lost their mothers and fathers to HIV/AIDS.  Why?  Because I don’t want to live like I don’t care.  I don’t want to say another empty prayer.  I refuse to sit around and wait for someone else to do what God has called me to do myself.  I could choose not to move, but I refuse.

{I’ll be sharing more details later this week …}

I Refuse
:: Josh 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.

:: chorus ::
‘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,
Then it’s time for me to follow through,
And do what I was made to do.
Show them who you are.

:: chorus ::

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.

:: chorus ::

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5 Comments

  1. dawn January 31, 2011 at 5:21 am

    ooo… and now i know!!!

    Reply
  2. Nicole January 31, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Amazing song! He tells his story on Klove about this song. Really a great inspirational song. SO excited to hear all about Africa when you get back!

    Reply
  3. Cathy January 31, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Wow! That’s awesome! You’ll have an amazing experience there… :)

    Reply
  4. katherinemarie February 1, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I will be on pins and needles just waiting to SEE and EXPERIENCE this via your lens.

    Reply

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