Verse 1
[Lead only. Soft percussion. Choir hums underneath.]
I used to think nobody could tell me what to do.
I lived my own way and ignored every warning.
I hurt people who cared about me.
I said I was fine, but I was lost.
Every time God reached for me, I walked away.
I was stubborn. I was proud.
I thought I was in control.
But I was only getting further from Him.
[Pre-Chorus]
[Pads rise. Choir answers every line.]
Lead: Then one day I heard His voice again.
Choir: He never stopped calling me.
Lead: I finally surrendered my life.
Choir: He welcomed me with open arms.
Lead: Everything changed.
Choir: Everything changed.
[Chorus]
[Full choir. Afrobeat groove opens up. Strong harmony. Congregational feel.]
[Choir:]
So this is my testimony!
Jesus found me when I was far away.
So this is my testimony!
He gave me a brand new heart.
So this is my testimony!
I don’t live the way I used to live.
So this is my testimony!
I’m walking with the Lord today.
Lead: Can anybody thank Him?
Choir: Thank You, Jesus!
Lead: Did He change your story?
Choir: Yes, He did!
All: So this is my testimony!
[Verse 2]
[Drop back to drums, bass, and light keys. Lead tells the story.]
I remember the man I used to be.
Quick to argue. Slow to listen.
Always choosing my own way.
I never thought I would stand in church singing.
But God’s mercy did not give up on me.
His grace was greater than my mistakes.
Now my family can see the difference.
The old life is behind me.
[Bridge]
[Call and response. Choir loud and energetic. Add claps.]
Lead: I was stubborn.
Choir: But God was patient.
Lead: I kept running.
Choir: But God kept calling.
Lead: I finally said yes.
Choir: Glory to God!
Lead: My life belongs to Jesus.
Choir: Glory to God!
Lead: I won’t turn back.
Choir: We won’t turn back!
Lead: I’m standing on His Word.
Choir: We’re standing on His Word!
Lead: He’s been faithful.
Choir: Every single day!
All: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
[Final Chorus]
[Big modulation. Full band. Choir in four-part harmony.]
Choir:
So this is my testimony!
Jesus changed my life forever.
So this is my testimony!
His mercy reached me where I was.
So this is my testimony!
I am free because He saved me.
So this is my testimony!
All the glory belongs to God!
[Vamp]
[Repeat as needed. Choir leads. Audience joins.]
Lead: Who changed your life?
Choir: Jesus! Jesus!
Lead: Who deserves the praise?
Choir: Jesus! Jesus!
Lead: Is anybody grateful?
Choir: We are grateful!
All:
So this is my testimony!
So this is my testimony!
So this is my testimony!
All the glory belongs to God!
[Fade with choir repeating “So this is my testimony!” over the Afrobeat groove.]
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