Tamesha Pruett-Ray - Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Jesus) Lyrics

Lyrics

Don't you know that I
Woke up this mornin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

I woke up this mornin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu Hallelujah

Hey I'm walkin' and talkin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

Oh I'm walkin' and talkin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

I'm walkin' and talkin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu Hallelujah

Hey I'm singin' and praisin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

Oh I'm singin' and praisin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

I'm singin' and praisin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu (Halleu)
Hallelu Hallelujah

Oh there ain't no harm
To keep your mind
Stayed on Jesus

Oh it ain't no harm
To keep your mind
Stayed on Jesus

It ain't no harm
To keep your mind keepin' it
Stayed on Jesus

Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu Hallelujah

Hey I woke up this mornin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

Oh I woke up this mornin'
With my mind
Stayed on Jesus

I woke up this mornin'
With my mind yes I did
Stayed on Jesus

Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu Hallelujah

Oh Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu (Hallelu)
Hallelu Hallelujah

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Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Jesus)

Meaning & Inspiration

Released on January 16, 2017, Tamesha Pruett-Ray’s song "Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Jesus)" arrives as a focused declaration of faith, rooted deeply in the tradition of spiritual resilience. The title itself encapsulates the central theme, presenting a simple yet profound daily commitment. It speaks to the deliberate choice made upon waking – even before facing the day's demands or distractions – to anchor one's thoughts and intentions firmly on Christ. This isn't just a passive feeling but an active posture, a conscious setting of the mind towards the spiritual realities that ground believers. The song interprets the experience of a soul dedicated to maintaining this singular focus, acknowledging that starting the day with Jesus at the forefront changes how everything else is approached and navigated. It’s a musical reflection on the discipline of spiritual prioritization, the daily renewal of devotion.

This theme resonates powerfully with numerous passages in Scripture that call believers to fix their gaze and their thoughts on Christ. The Apostle Paul urges in Colossians 3:1-2, "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Tamesha Pruett-Ray's song beautifully embodies this mandate, translating the theological concept into a lived, morning-by-morning reality. The peace promised to those whose minds are stayed on God, as found in Isaiah 26:3 ("You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you"), serves as a foundational truth underpinning the song's message. It suggests that this focused attention is not burdensome but is, in fact, the pathway to inner calm and stability in a chaotic world. The song encourages a lifestyle where, as Psalm 139:17-18 describes God's thoughts being precious and numerous, our initial thoughts upon waking are intentionally directed back to the source of all goodness and grace.

Musically, "Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind Stayed on Jesus)" delivers its message with sincerity and a clear sense of purpose. The arrangement supports the earnestness of the lyrics, creating an atmosphere that is both reverent and uplifting. Tamesha Pruett-Ray's vocal performance carries the weight of the message, conveying a genuine sense of peace and conviction that comes from personal experience with this spiritual discipline. The song avoids unnecessary complexity, allowing the core message – the conscious decision to keep one's mind on Jesus – to shine through without distraction. It serves as a musical reminder of the instruction in Philippians 4:8, to think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy, all qualities ultimately found in Christ. By framing this as the initial thought of the day, the song highlights the importance of seeking God's Kingdom first, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33. This song is more than just music; it's an invitation to a practice, a devotional exercise set to melody, encouraging anyone who hears it to make that same deliberate choice each morning, grounding their day in the unchanging truth of Christ.