If it's hot then give God the glory. If it's not then blame me
If it's hot then give God the glory. If it's not then blame Mitch.
I'm Joe Johnson a local United Methodist Pastor. Before I felt God calling me into the ministry I thought I was going to be a rap artist. For 8 years I did nothing with music until my wife introduced me to a group called "The Gospel Gansters" in 1998. It was an eye opening experience. I was amazed to see people using rap for the glory of God. That day I picked up paper and pen and I haven't put it down yet.
Story behind the song
Inspired by a song by Yonas. He talks about how he picks himself up. I knew that in my life it is God that picks me up again.
Lyrics
God Picks Me Up Again
I will rise from these ashes
the smoke will clear see I'm still standing
they can't keep me down, even if I have to crawl
They can't keep me down, cuz every time I fall
God picks me up again God picks me up again
Let me tell you something, the world is something
live long enough they’ll throw you to the ground
Mybe you had enough, but don't give up
Not even if they kick you while your down
Cuz theres someone out there, who's bigger I swear
Than of the problems that we face
I put my trust in him above, whose given me his love
and lifts me with amazing grace
(and) I will rise from these ashes
the smoke will clear see I'm still standing
they can't keep me down, even if I have to crawl
They can't keep me down, cuz every time I fall
God picks me up again God picks me up again
It's hard to say but I'll say it anyway
It’s true sometimes there no one but my self to blame
It's cuz of my own sin, that I’m suffering
and ending up lying on the floor in my own shame
but there’s someone out there, who's bigger I swear
Than any of the problems that we face
I put my trust in him above, whose given me his love
and lifts me with amazing grace
I will rise from these ashes
the smoke will clear see I'm still standing
they can't keep me down, even if I have to crawl
They can't keep me down, cuz every time I fall
God picks me up again (So reach your hands to the sky, and God will pick you up just like a child) (4x)
I will rise from these ashes
the smoke will clear see I'm still standing
they can't keep me down, even if I have to crawl
They can't keep me down, cuz every time I fall
I will rise from these ashes God Picks Me UP again
the smoke will clear see I'm still standing God Picks Me Up Again
they can't keep me down, even if I have to crawl God Picks me Up again
They can't keep me down, cuz every time I fall God picks me up again
Music by Epistra Beats
Written by Joseph Johnson Chorus adapted from Yonas
9-8-13
