The Gartleys

Songs from a family walking with Jesus through real life.

Song

Mind of Christ

Written in anxious days - a prayer for steadiness, clarity, and the peace that comes from Him.

Released June 1, 2020Acoustic worship / family recording
Anchored in Romans 8:6.

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Behind This Song

We wrote this song in May 2020 during our transition into full-time mission work with Coreluv, where we would be serving orphans in Haiti and around the world.

As we wrestled through insecurity, uncertainty, fear, and anxiety, we quickly realized our need to have the mind of Christ.

Though we are easily shaken and easily swayed, Christ is secure and unshakeable. His calling is sure, and every promise is as good as if it's already done.

Lyrics

When I feel so afraid, I can hardly move When my enemy is moving in closer When darkness prevails in the land, my heart has abandoned me The ground becomes sinking sand. What can I do? I look to You Give me the mind of Christ Give me the mind of Christ No more wavering, no more worrying Jesus, wash over me And it’s gonna be okay, you can breathe again My Word like a fortress, My Presence like a tent Come in, take a seat at My table, there’s bread and wine prepared for you Lift up your voice, you are able. Make a joyful noise. I’m right here with you. Give me the mind of Christ Give me the mind of Christ No more wavering, no more worrying Jesus, wash over me Give me the mind of Christ Give me the mind of Christ Unshakeable, immovable Jesus, take hold of me Oh, wash over us, wash over us, Jesus Right now, right now, Jesus My child, your heart has not gone very far Stand on My Word and know who you are Known by the Master, chosen by the King Filled with the Spirit, you can do anything My child, your heart has not gone very far Stand on My Word and know who you are Called by the Master, chosen by the King Filled with the Spirit, you can do anything My child, your heart has not gone very far Stand on My Word and know who you are Called by the Master, chosen by the King Filled with the Spirit, you can do anything My Name on your lips, My sword in your hand Run towards your victory, take back the land My Name on your lips, My sword in your hand Chase down the glory, take back the land Take back the land And give me the mind of Christ Give me the mind of Christ No more wavering, no more worrying Jesus, wash over me Give me the mind of Christ Give me the mind of Christ Unshakeable, immovable Jesus, take hold of me

Rooted in Scripture

Romans 8:6

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

This song is a prayer to live from that place.

From Writing to Release

  1. June12020

    Release day

    Released in a season of transition, sharing the song's prayer for peace, steadiness, and the mind of Christ in uncertain times.

A Prayer

Jesus, when fear rises and our hearts feel unsteady, wash over us again with Your peace. Give us the mind of Christ, steady our thoughts in Your Word, and teach us to stand secure in who You say we are. Make us unshakeable in Your love and courageous in Your calling. Amen.

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