Stayin' Outta the Fire (Plan in Motion) (song)

 (Note: I'm pulling a few more classics out of the archive. My last post referenced the lines I used in this parody so it only seemed fitting to post this next. I've included my original introduction from 2009 below. Since I had two others that seemed in a similar category of lyric-tweaking that already seemed to be such a good fit to talk about The Lord, I have posted those other two in this post and the previous one.)

    And I've got one more '80s classic for you. And this one I've definitely been thinking of after hearing the pastor's sermon today in church. Some of the passion for this one was definitely burning hot like a certain fire that the Laodicean church was called to get going- or remain cold. But lukewarm gets you spat out of God's mouth! This one was another one that was just begging for some God-centered lyrics that would really help put His plan in motion when we follow His plan in The Bible. :-)

"Stayin' Outta the Fire (Plan in Motion)" (parody of "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" by John Parr)
(parody copyright by Nathan Ludwick 10/01/09)
(Romans 10:9, 15:20, Psalms 95, Hebrews 12:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 3:12-14, Jude 1:22-25, Jeremiah 20:9, Ezekiel 1-2, Acts 2:1-4, Exodus 40:34-38, Revelation 20:14-15, Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 12:49, Matthew 17:20, Philippians 4:13, John 15:5-7, Revelation 3:15-16, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 6:2, Isaiah 40:28-31, Hebrews 10:19-25, Luke 15, John 3:3 and 3:16, John 14:6, Daniel 5, Philippians 1:6)

Going's tough- You don't see the writing on the wall
Passing by- Knew He'd save you then- you blew it off
But baby, sometime if you call His name
You'll find you're not alone- everything has changed
Stay the same- you know He won't quit on His lost son
Soldier on- only you can do what must be done
You know in some way you're like Six to me
You're just a Prisoner and you're trying to break free

I can see a new hope rising- all I need is faith in Christ
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna heed Your plan in Romans- as I read, I repent and kneel
10:9's where my Savior's Christ- I'm staying outta the fire!

Turning out, don't know just now where that I should go (just now where to go)
Truth be told, go look just a few miles down the road
I will make it- through God I can
He broke the old in me- so He could make (a) new man

I can see a new hope rising all replete by faith in Christ
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna heed Your plan in Romans- in 15:20 there reveals
Take me where witness is lacking- send down Your fire!

I can move the highest mountain- faith of a mustard seed
I can feel the Spirit's fire burning in me, burning in me

Just once in this life a man has to die
When my time comes 'round, I'm covered by Christ!

I can hear the music playing as I read Psalms 95
Kneel before God the King- extol Him on high
Gonna be Your man in motion- as I read Jeremiah's zeal
20:9- my heart's on fire by Consuming Fire!

I can see a new hope rising- all complete by faith in Christ
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be Your man in motion- like Ezekiel's pairs of wheels
Take me there in 2 verse 5 and send down Your fire!

I can move the highest mountain- faith of a mustard seed
I can feel The Spirit's fire burning in me!
Burning, burning in me, I can feel it burning
Ooh- burning inside of me...

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We Are One (In Christ) (song)

This is one parody song I've been dying to post for a while now. I first heard the original song a few years back and was enamored with the tune as it reminds me of a 1980s-style power anthem. :-) It's a reminder and a charge to all Christians to keep high the standards that the world is constantly lowering. It's also specifically a tribute to the many young friends I have seen over the years make a bold, strong stand for Jesus Christ that has encouraged and inspired me. Don't let anyone look down on you because of your youth. Yes, we are young- but we're more than just fun-seekers. God uses anyone He chooses- anyone, regardless of who they are, can be used by Him, especially when they give their hearts to Jesus. Keep leading as you have been and fight the good fight of faith for Christ.

We Are One (In Christ)

(parody of "We Are Young" by Fun; copyright Nathan Ludwick 3/17/2014)
(Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 4:14-17, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3, John 6, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Ephesians 5:8-16, Colossians 3:23-25, Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalms 138:8, Isaiah 11:6, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Judges 6-8, Mark 10:31, 1 Corinthians 1, Jeremiah 1, Mark 9:38-50, Matthew 18:1-6, Luke 12:11-12, Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 9:46-50, Titus 2:6-8, Luke 16:13-15, Luke 8:16-18, Genesis 48:8-22, Matthew 13:24-43, Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 19:13-15, Matthew 19:30, Matthew 20:16, Luke 12:31-32, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:1-12, Acts 2:1-21, Joel 2:28-32, Matthew 5:13-16, John 8:12, John 14:5-14, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Luke 10:16-24, 1 Timothy 4:12, Acts 5:29, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:7-20, Acts 17:6, Luke 12:49-59, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Kings 2:1-18)

Give me a second, I
I need to set the story straight
My generation's slackers, feel entitled- that's what they all say
The Boomers and Greatest Gen., they- they stood and fought the wars
We're seated playing video game systems asking where jobs are and
I know that may be what you thought, you know
I know sometimes it's legit
But 1 Timothy 4:12- it brings
Some holes in that ideology, you know
We're trying hard- so take it back
So in speech, in life- the bar, raise it
And you lead in love and faith- in purity, you own

That's right- we are young
And we've got Holy Ghost fire
We can burn bright, yeah- like the sun!

In Christ, we are one!
So let's set the world on fire
We'll do works greater than The Son's

Now I know that I'm not
All that You want- My past is what I- I forgot
But I'm reaching toward (the) prize (that) awaits me at the mark
But you're bringing Pharisee back
So let's read about
How in 6 John someone is sharing his lunch

That's right- he was young
But he helped The Lord Messiah
Jesus turned one meal (to) 5000!

And Christ- He was young!
He came to set the world on fire
Luke 12's where Christ wished it had begun!

Not by power or might (Na na na na na na) [continues in background x10]
Just go read Zechariah
4:6 hits home tonight
Just carried out by Spirit

The Lord is on my side!
I have my reason to run
So He'll someday come and carry me Home on high
There's angels at His side
And we'll praise as a choir
And He'll say, "Well done" and there I'll be Home ["Na na na na na na" ceases after this line]

Jeremiah- he was young!
But God put His words inside- yeah!
We can learn right there how to trust

Tonight- we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can shine bright through God's own Son

So in speech and life, love and faith, yes
Purity- lead younger now
And carry on Home in Christ
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