[Tempo: Slow & Smooth, 80 BPM, with a swinging 12/8 jazz-gospel feel]
[Instrumentation: Warm Fender Rhodes, Upright Bass, lush Flute pads, slow-driving pocket drums, and Hammond B3 organ, Smooth Female Lead]
[Intro: Spoken, Soft Rhodes, Lush Strings, & Flute Call, Female voice]
(Flute: Sings a warm, descending, soulful melody)
“Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that…..James 4:15”
[no sparse verse]
[no quiet intro]
[no acapella]
(Full Band enters smoothly with a rich jazz chord progression: Dm9 - G13 - Cmaj7)
[Horn Interlude: Smooth Jazzy Licks]
(Flute & Brass Fills trading with Organ Stabs)
(Bass Groove: Deep, walking bassline locks in with a slow, heavy R&B pocket)
[Verse 1: Full Band, Walking Bass, Rhythm Guitar & Horn Fills, Smooth Female, Ballad]
I woke up grateful for another day
Breath in my body, Lord, I give You praise
I had my plans all written down
But I learned You’re the One who turns things around
I won’t speak like tomorrow’s mine
Every step, Lord, I put in Your hands
I’ve seen You change things overnight
So I trust You with every plan
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t know what the day may bring
But I know who’s holding me
[Chorus]
If the Lord wills, I’ll rise and go
If the Lord wills, my faith will grow
I won’t boast in what I can’t see
I’ll live today in humility
If the Lord wills, doors will open wide
If the Lord wills, I’ll walk by faith, not pride
I leave tomorrow in God’s hands
If the Lord wills—Amen! Amen!
[Verse 2]
I’ve seen dreams fall and dreams come true
I’ve learned timing belongs to You
I won’t rush what You’re working out
Faith is trusting without a doubt
Every moment is borrowed time
Every blessing is undeserved
So I’ll praise You right here and now
For the mercy I don’t earn
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t know what the day may bring
But I know who’s holding me
[Chorus: Repeat with Ad-libs]
If the Lord wills… (Yes, Lord!)
If the Lord wills… (Have Your way!)
[Rap Verse]
I can make my plans, I can mark my days,
But the Lord directs me in all my ways.
I can set my goals, put the future in sight,
But I need His wisdom to order it right.
Tomorrow ain’t promised, so today I praise,
Thanking God for mercy and another day.
No pride in my plans, no trust in my skill,
I’m putting it all in the Master’s will.
If He opens the door, I’m walking through,
If He tells me wait, that’s what I’ll do.
My times are His, every mountain and hill—
I’ll move when He moves… if the Lord wills!
[Bridge: Call & Response – Choir Driven]
Leader: I don’t boast in tomorrow
Choir: I trust the Lord today!
Leader: My future’s in His hands
Choir: He’ll make a way!
Leader: My plans are surrendered
Choir: To the Master’s will!
Leader: I’ll move when He says move
Choir: If the Lord wills!
[Vamp: Praise Break]
If He says go — I’m going
If He says wait — I’ll stand
My life is in His timing
My future’s in His hands
[Outro]
(Soft Tag)
If the Lord wills…
If the Lord wills…
Amen.