Lyrics
Verse 1
Queen Esther's story shows me that I can stand for right.
Elisha taught that angels protect me by my side.
Like David, I can slay Goliaths in my way.
Like Deborah, I can lead my friends to Christ.
Chorus (x3)
I will choose to serve the Lord,
Like my scripture heroes of old.
As I learn and grow in faith,
God will be my strength.
With every step I take,
I will choose to serve the Lord.
Verse 2
Like Moses, I find courage, for God provides a way.
Like Noah, I will listen to heaven and obey.
I'll trust the Lord, like Job, and live with love and hope.
Like Hannah, God will hear me when I pray.
Bridge
Caleb was brave.
Joseph forgave.
Ruth stayed.
Daniel prayed.
Jonah changed.
Outro
God will be my strength.
With every step I take,
I will choose to serve the Lord.
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Choose to Serve the Lord” gathers figures from the Old Testament and turns their stories into a pattern for present-day faithfulness. Esther’s courage, David’s contest, Deborah’s leadership, Moses’ confidence in God’s provision, Noah’s obedience, Job’s trust, Hannah’s prayer—each example points to a specific posture of discipleship. The bridge compresses even more: Caleb’s bravery, Joseph’s forgiveness, Ruth’s loyalty, Daniel’s prayer, Jonah’s change. The lyrics do not linger on the details; they use the characters as brief but vivid reference points for what it means to follow God in varied circumstances. At the center is not the heroes themselves but the conviction that God supplies strength for every step. The repeated choice to serve the Lord is framed as a response to the faithfulness God has already shown through these lives.