Changed For The BetterÖrnek

"Changed for the Better" A few years ago, Neil Thrasher, Gary’s friend and fellow songwriter came out to the LeVox ranch to write and catch up. Neil’s daughter had asked to be baptized on their recent beach vacation. Through the sunset-lit waves and wind, Neil told Gary he heard nothing but these words in his head as his daughter came up from the water. I came up out of the water Raised my hands up to the Father Gave it all to him that day Felt a new wind kiss my face In a Billboard interview, Gary described what happened next as, “One of those moments that we felt like we just held the pen, God did all the work.” They began writing Changed together about Neil’s daughter. As they wrote, it became Neil’s story, Gary’s story, Jay’s story, Joe’s story, Tara’s story, your story. It’s all of our stories because it’s a soundtrack for the ultimate story we all share. The Gospel. They went on. I got off track, I made mistakes Back slid my way into that place where souls get lost Lines get crossed and the pain won’t go away I hit my knees, now here I stand There I was, now here I am Here I am I've changed for the better Life is a highway. Your heavenly Father has a wish for you. He wants to bless your broken road. He stands ready to change you for the better. Just stop wherever you are, and raise your hands up to the Father. Pray: God, You’re my Father. I’ve made mistakes, but I trust You. I believe Your Son, Jesus, died and was raised so I could forever be changed for the better. Here is my life. Please bless this broken road. Amen. [The video portion of this devotional is not available on your device. To view this video, visit your plan at www.Bible.com]