Lyrics from “No Complaints Whatsoever” by Jan Garrett & JD Martin:
I got no complaints whatsoever and a new day is dawning in my soul.
I gave up the struggle at last, and I can see all the ways that I’ve been gifted and all the wisdom that has brought me to this place. Through the twists and the turns, I have finally come to learn to trust this amazing kind of grace.
The high road is surprisingly easy. Forgiveness shows up without a fight.
Through the ups and the downs I see beauty all around, ‘cause I’d rather be grateful than right.
I’ve got no regrets. I’m seriously blessed. I got peace of mind. All the time. I’ve got no complaints whatsoever and a new day is dawning in my soul.
Responsive Reading for August 21
“Arise! Shine, for your light has come, the glory of the LORD has dawned upon you. Though darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds, the peoples, upon you the LORD will dawn, and over you his glory will be seen. Nations shall walk by your light, kings by the radiance of your dawning” (Is.60:1-3).
I got no complaints whatsoever and a new day is dawning in my soul.
“We thought we were dreaming. Then our mouths were filled with laughter; our tongues sang for joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The LORD had done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were! . . . . Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy. Those who go forth weeping, carrying sacks of seed, will return with cries of joy, carrying their bundled sheaves” (Ps.126:1-6).
I’ve been down, been betrayed, I been broken open, ‘til I gave up the struggle at last and I can see all the ways that I’ve been gifted and all the wisdom that has brought me to this place through the twists and the turns, I have finally come to learn to trust this amazing kind of grace.
Jesus said, “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?” (Lk. 5:23).
The high road is surprisingly easy. Forgiveness shows up without a fight.
Through the ups and the downs I see beauty all around ‘cause I’d rather be grateful than right.
I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; in the presence of the angels to you I sing.
I bow low toward your holy temple; I praise your name for your mercy and faithfulness. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise.
On the day I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit” (Ps. 138:1-3). “If I take the wings of dawn, . . . even there your hand guides me, your right hand holds me fast” (Ps. 39:9-10).
I’ve got no regrets. I’m seriously blessed. I got peace of mind. All the time. I got no complaints whatsoever and a new day is dawning in my soul.