Have you ever felt like you’ve been denied what you deserve? Because of some lyrics I’ve written, I’ve noticed some other lyrics in songs where the songwriter used the line “give me what I deserve.” I’ve also noticed a lot of that attitude in the public as a whole. So many people demanding that someone else, or the government, or a corporation, or a courtroom give them what they deserve. That’s a bad habit to get into.

Alright, I’m gonna preach for just a minute. There’s a way you can have eternal life in Heaven…in paradise with your Creator. Jesus, who is God the Son, came to earth and took on human flesh. This was about 2000 years ago. He lived about 33 years and suffered a horrible death. But He resurrected in only 3 days to show us He had paid for all the sins any of us would ever commit.

OK…if you don’t believe this information, feel free to disregard. And in that case, I urge you to have the fullest life you can possibly muster. Do everything your heart desires. And pay no mind to any consequences, as long as you’re getting everything you want. I’m urging you to do this because whatever time you have on earth will be the only time of any pleasure you’ll experience.

You’ll exist forever somewhere.

You’ll get what you deserve and be king or queen of your own universe of one (with no body and no spirit of life).

OR

You’ll live forever in paradise with your Creator because of His awesome grace. He freely gives it to anyone who wants it. If I were you, I wouldn’t be so demanding. Here’s my take on it…

Give Me What I Deserve

You gave me life…
Gave me love, and gave me freedom.
You took my sins…
And You nailed ’em, and You beat ’em…

‘Cause this person who you bought never had the nerve.
So I’m glad that you did not…
Give me what I deserve.

You gave me hope,
Gave me bread and living water.
You gave your blood…
When I led you to the slaughter.

But you never even fought or let your focus swerve.
And I’m glad that you did not…
Give me what I deserve.

Lord, don’t give me…what I deserve.
If I stand in the middle of the road,
Nudge me to Your side.
Lord, don’t give me…what I deserve…
‘Cause I’m the reason and the cause
Why Jesus died…But then He rose again!

You gave me joy…
Gave Your word you’d leave me never.
You gave Your life so that I could live forever.

And on this earthly azure dot I can choose to serve.
So I’m glad that you did not…
Give me what I deserve.

© 2010

 What do you say? Are you ready to stop demanding what you deserve?

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