Lyrics

Rick's Strength/Shield
Parody of "Love Somebody" performed and written by Rick Springfield
(Psalm 28:7; Matthew 5:10; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Isaiah 52:13-15; Philippians 2:5-10; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 12:9-10; Romans 8:18; John 15:18-21)

I can see their plans so cunning
But trust me: I feel a peace in my heart
I can see the Lord they’re shunning
‘Cause they were boastin' that they’re smart
Babe, it’s nothing new, if you'll pardon me
It’s such a tolerant system just lookin' for Christians to fight
Now's the wrong time to doubt

You've got an awesome God, He — gives faith
He paid a lump sum, buddy — so great
He ended up so bloody, don't — then say
Your God has pushed you just a little too hard
It's not right

Your eyes open wide; you sense I'm right
We're undeserving, but hope's not dead
See, God's love's deep; He's so outta sight
'Cause when we sinned, Christ bled
We've got the perfect image of the Servant Man
It's a tough little scripture
But you'd better learn Philippians 2:5
Stop your runnin' out and cryin'

You've got an awesome God, He — gives faith
He paid a lump sum, buddy — so great
He ended up so bloody, don't — then say
Your God has pushed you just a little too hard
It's not right

I know this way does not appeal
The weak are strong enough
When followin' Jesus, that's the deal
Consult Matthew verse 5:10

He paid a lump sum, buddy
He ended up so bloody

You've got an awesome God, He — gives faith
He paid a lump sum, buddy — so great
He ended up so bloody, don't — then say
Your God has pushed you just a little too hard
It's not right

Not right — No-oh whoa-oh whoa-oh whoa
Not right — No-oh whoa-oh whoa-oh whoa
Not right — No-oh whoa-oh whoa-oh whoa
Not right — No-oh whoa-oh whoa-oh whoa

Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.