Willie Banks - God Is Still In Charge Lyrics
Lyrics
Many times in our life
When we do all we can
to do what's right
We have to lay awake
And cry all night long
For the Lord will help us win fight
All we got to do is go
Go on, God is still in charge of my life
Go on (Go on)
God is still in charge of my life
I wrote a song one day
That was placed on my heart by God
Telling the world
Don't let it be saved too late
But many didn't heed my warning
I went on and I wrote another song, hold on
Saying God sho' will take care of his own
Many of my sisters and my brothers
They failed to hear me
And at night they're dead and gone
Some of you may remember
I wrote another song
Talking about God's goodness
To poor little me
I wrote a song saying
Mama don't leave your little children
In the eyesight of God
He is not pleased
Today I'm worried about my soul
You go on
Go on, God is still in charge of my life
Go on (Go on)
God is still in charge of my life
God is still in charge of my life
God is still in charge
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Willie Banks - God Is Still In Charge
Meaning & Inspiration
Willie Banks’ profound declaration, "God Is Still In Charge," first reached the world on May 28, 1993, as a standout track on his album, *The Best of Willie Banks*. This song isn't merely a musical composition; it's a spiritual anchor, a rallying cry for anyone navigating life’s turbulent waters, offering steadfast reassurance that despite appearances, a divine hand remains firmly on the helm.
The core message of "God Is Still In Charge" is an unwavering testament to divine sovereignty and an exhortation to unwavering faith, even when circumstances seem dire. Banks articulates a common human experience: the struggle to do right, the pain of unyielding sorrow that can lead to sleepless nights and tears. Yet, he immediately pivots to the promise that the Lord will intervene, helping us prevail. This powerful pivot reflects the biblical narrative of endurance and ultimate triumph found in passages like Psalm 30:5, which assures us that "weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning," or Psalm 34:19, reminding us that "many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." The song implores us to "go on," to persist in faith, because God's control over our lives is absolute and unwavering, echoing the profound truth of Romans 8:28 that "for those who love God all things work together for good."
Banks’ narrative deepens as he recounts his personal ministry, revealing the song's origins not just as a creative endeavor, but as a divine impartation. He speaks of a prior song, "placed on my heart by God," intended to warn the world against spiritual complacency, urging them not to let salvation come "too late." This reflects the prophetic call to share the urgency of the Gospel, aligning with passages like 2 Corinthians 6:2, which states, "Now is the day of salvation." He then recalls another piece, "God sho' will take care of his own," a message of divine provision and protection, resonating with Matthew 6:26-34 where Jesus teaches not to worry, for God cares for the birds and will surely care for His children, and Philippians 4:19, which promises God will supply all needs according to His riches. The sorrowful reflection on "sisters and my brothers" who "failed to hear me" and are now "dead and gone" underscores the gravity of spiritual neglect and the eternal consequences of unheeded warnings, a theme frequently found in Scripture, such as in the parables of Jesus concerning readiness.
He further references a song celebrating "God's goodness to poor little me," a humble acknowledgment of grace and mercy that aligns with King David's many psalms of praise for God's steadfast love despite human frailty (e.g., Psalm 103). The poignant reminder of another song, "Mama don't leave your little children in the eyesight of God," touches upon the profound biblical imperative for parents to nurture their children in faith. Proverbs 22:6 instructs to "train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it," while Deuteronomy 6:6-7 emphasizes the responsibility to diligently teach God's commands to one's children. Banks’ concluding confession, "Today I'm worried about my soul," brings the message full circle, transforming the collective concern for others into a deeply personal introspection. This aligns with Paul's exhortation in Philippians 2:12 to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," reminding all believers that vigilance in faith is a lifelong journey. The repeated assurance, "Go on, God is still in charge of my life," acts as both a personal mantra for Banks and a universal directive for all who encounter this powerful anthem, compelling us to press forward with the foundational belief that nothing can derail God's ultimate plan, as affirmed in Proverbs 19:21: "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." This song stands as a timeless beacon, guiding souls back to the comforting truth that even in the midst of chaos, divine order remains.