What have you got to lose? (song series)

There are many times in my life when I struggle with wanting to stay in the shadows.  I, like many others, find it difficult to exit out of my comfort zone and do things that scare me.  I had heard this challenge before: “do something every day that scares you.”  I try to take it to heart.  I don’t necessarily seek out opportunities that I fear, but if one presents itself (that I feel called to do) I may, with hesitation, say that phrase under my breath, with a quick prayer, and do it.  I know great things come from putting yourself out there for a noble cause.  Being vulnerable, and open for rejection is not fun but after it is all said and done I usually find it wasn’t as bad as my very-exaggerated-negative-outcome-worst-case-scenario mind had conjured up. I know that was a ridiculous description - but I felt it.  Many times the blessings outweighed the risk ten fold and I find myself sitting there wondering why I made such a big deal about it.

This song was written in response to my often fearful attempts to share with others something that, to many, seem so controversial…primarily the gospel…but it can extend to many different areas of confrontation that I may have felt called to address or accomplish but rather I stand frozen in fear.  So, this was written as my motivator. 

“Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.  What can man do to me?” 

Psalm 118:5-6

This whole chapter is a gem displaying His steadfast love and I encourage you to read it!

Disclaimer: (get used to this statement) The songs posted are raw and live -no bells and whistles-rough drafts recorded on my iPad with only vocals and guitar. 

click here to listen to What Have You Got to Lose audio

What have you got to lose?

Becki J Buescher

God calls me to do

But I find I do not

Why so scared of what is unknown?

Will I be put down, humiliated, drug through the dirt?

I cannot sit back in fear

I won’t back down   I want no regrets

If I missed a chance to speak

My purpose wasn’t met

Its not for myself.  Not what I have to gain

Its what you’ve got to lose -what have you got to lose?

Rewards follow those who take a chance to give

and risk losing a piece of themselves

Trials will find me with attempts to bind me

And cause me to fall

His promises will stand

           

When I know the need’s more but

I’m scared of the door hitting me on the way out. 

For I feel God is near and He says do not fear

Or lose myself in doubt