Why me, LORD?
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:2 (NIV)
Songwriter, Kris Kristofferson, wrote a song after he attended a church service with a friend.
The lyrics he wrote tell the story of his life-changing experience.
This particular song is unique from the many other songs he wrote because it is a conversational prayer.
One usually asks, “Why me, LORD?” expressing grief or anger toward God. Kristofferson asks the question as a desperate plea for help to understand why he is worthy to become a follower of Jesus Christ.
I believe the song is valuable enough for me to share with you as a devotional.
Why me Lord, what have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving You
Or the kindness You've shown
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it
So help me Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I've needed you
So help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand
Tell me LORD, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from You
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to You
Lord, help me Jesus, I've wasted it
So help me Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I've needed you
So help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand
Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it
So help me Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I’ve needed you
So help me Jesus, my soul’s in your hand
Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand
~Kris Kristofferson
Are you struggling today while living a life alone with no spiritual connection?
Jesus Christ doesn’t offer a perfect or trouble-free life, but He promises to come alongside all who invite Him into their heart. He loves you and came to earth to offer you redemption and eternal life. Click on the link below to worship while you hear the story and song of a changed man.
Jill Hendrix
*You can find the testimony on You Tube. “Why Me Lord Story—Told and Sung by Kris Kristofferson.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tA7E7pbUws)
