Live For Today

Written by Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Peter Gringhuis
Links to contributors: Peter Gringhuis videos, Larry Holder

This song was written lyrics first for a change. Larry and I wrote the words and sent them to Peter. Peter wrote the music and made the recording. Filco Kruit played the electric guitar. Nicole de Jong and Margriet Brasz sang backup vocals. - Elton, June 6, 2009



Lyrics

(Long Introduction)

(Verse 1)
Where are the poor, the lost, and the lame
These are the ones for whom Jesus came
In all that we do
In all that we say
Don't wait for tomorrow
Live for today

(Verse 2)
We are His hands and touch those in need
We are His feet and go where He leads
Faith calls for action
Soon after we pray
Don't wait for tomorrow
Live for today

(Chorus)
Shine the light
Piercing the night
Don't wait for tomorrow
Live for today

(Verse 3)
There is a man out on the street
He's tired and hungry has nothing to eat
Reach out your hand
Show him the way
Don't wait for tomorrow
Live for today

(Bridge)
We sow and reap
It slips through our hands
We store and save
What becomes of our plans
God will feed us
God will provide
He is our Daily Bread

(Repeat Chorus)
Shine the light
Piercing the night
Don't wait for tomorrow
Live for today


Copyright © 2009 Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Peter Gringhuis

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susana brutsky2012-03-31This is my best song. it is so emotional and makes me want to cry and sing it all day long. I love to sing it with the volume all the way up. I just love it sooooooooo muuuuuuuch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mary2012-03-13We love and appreciate the music and lyrics that you always bring to our ears. Thank God for such a talent as he gave you.
Timoteo2011-06-29Don´t wait for tomorrow, live for Today. Oh, what an advice!This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.
2010-03-18I love this song very much! Beautiful, the melody as well as the text. It is what Jesus said we should do... Let us start today!!! Thank you so much!
2010-01-01this song is so inspiring and beautiful!
Sarah Vivianna2009-07-25It is correct Live for today.
Nancy2009-07-04This song is beautiful.