Same Jesus, New Obedience

Same Jesus, New Obedience

Verse 1
Calendar thin, last page on the wall
Room’s real quiet when the night lights fall
Shoes by the door, hands still worn
Ran hard all year, now the morning’s born
Had some wins, yeah I felt His hand
Had some moments I don’t understand
Time flew by, wasn’t always kind
But I won’t carry what You left behind

Pre-Chorus
When the noise fades out, I hear You clear
Calling me forward, not back in fear

Chorus
New year rising like the morning sun
Same Jesus, still the faithful One
Letting go of what held me tight
Stepping into a truer life
Grace is free but it changes you
Love that’s strong, love that’s true
New year, same Jesus
New obedience

Verse 2
Matthew stood up, walked away
Left the table, didn’t hesitate
Zacchaeus stayed, made it right
Opened his hands in the open light
Different stories, same reply
When mercy meets you eye to eye
It’s not just words, it’s how you move
When grace asks something real of you

Pre-Chorus
Not condemned, not ashamed
Just a heart responding to Your name

Chorus
New year rising like the morning sun
Same Jesus, still the faithful One
Letting go of what held me tight
Stepping into a truer life
Grace is free but it changes you
Love that’s strong, love that’s true
New year, same Jesus
New obedience

Bridge (Stripped, then builds)
I’m not making vows I can’t maintain
Just laying down the weight and the blame
If You say walk, I’ll walk away
If You say stay, I’ll make it right today

(beat drops back in, lift)

Final Chorus (Full, Joyful)
New year coming, heart wide open
Same Savior, same words spoken
I won’t bring the past inside
I’m choosing truth, I’m choosing life
No more running, no defense
Just a yes that makes me different
New year, same Jesus
New obedience

Outro
The calendar turns
But Your love remains
Same cross
Still standing
Amen

Fast-tempo, indie groove, hip-hop cadence, soulful weight, space for melody, with one honest spoken bridge, Male