COURAGEOUS CHRISTIAN

Words and Music by Paul Lawrence Warren

© 1996

Used to be I was so intimidated I couldn’t hold my truth

Fearing conflict...feeling so frustrated...I had no point of view

Just like Peter, I felt ashamed

Just like Peter didn’t stand by you

And then I opened up my eyes, and realized your Love I can’t deny!

Lord, make me a Courageous Christian!

Not afraid of speaking your truth!

Lord, make me a Courageous Christian!

I’d rather be here fighting for you,

Than to be silent again!

And now I see each and every morning there’s so much work to do!

To share the Good News and Our Savior’s blessing, before my days are through

Just like Peter, I have conviction

Just like Peter built the church for you

And when I open up my door, I realize what I’m living for!

Lord, make me a Courageous Christian!

Not afraid of speaking your truth!

Lord, make me a Courageous Christian!

I’d rather be here fighting for you,

Than to be silent again!

Every minute of every new day, I feel your power comin’ my way

I got a passion, it’s rising within, my heart is beating as my...my heart is beating as my...my heart is beating as my true life begins!

Lord, make me a Courageous Christian!

Not afraid of speaking your truth!

Lord, make me a Courageous Christian!

I’d rather be here fighting for you (repeat)

Than to be silent again!