No Longer Denied, But Identified

Recorded at Metro Christian Worship Center in St. Louis, MO in the year 2000. Chris Green speaks to the men in the congregation about finding their identity and purpose in Father God. This message includes an original song titled I Turn to My Father.

 

Bill collectors call my home. The debt was due today.

The boss says, “Get it done. I mean, right away.”

The school says, “Come get your son. He always fights when they play.”

How can I overcome?

 

My wife will hide her pain. She feels so alone.

I've got to work some overtime; so again I won't be home.

“If you have an emergency, just call my cell phone.”

I'm always on the run.

 

I turn to my Father when I'm tired of being the man.

For He knows my heart; sees all the struggles I’ve had.

I turned to my Father for His wisdom and help.

How can I be the man when I'm just a child myself?

 

At work, I must be tough to get the job done.

At home, I must be soft and hold them in my arms.

Can't seem to find the balance of tender and strong,

Trying to drive in both lanes.

 

Sometimes I want to cry when I'm feeling the strain,

But yielding to these feelings makes me weak in the game,

That old familiar motto will drive me insane:

When there's no pain, there's no gain.

 

I turn to my Father when I'm tired of being the man.

For He knows my heart; sees all the struggles I’ve had.

I turned to my Father for His wisdom and help.

How can I be the man when I'm just a child myself?

 

Life is so demanding; to be a husband, father and friend.

In His presence I'm standing; as a servant, a son and a man.

 

I turn to my Father when I'm tired of being the man.

For He knows my heart; sees all the struggles I’ve had.

I turned to my Father for His wisdom and help.

How can I be a husband when I'm just a child myself?

How can I be a daddy when I'm just a child myself?

How can I be the man when I'm just a child myself?