The blues: the Psalms of the secular. It's not the Word of God, but songs of the blues genre often capture a lamenting hopefulness reminiscent of the musical prayers David penned through the Holy Spirit (see Psalm 6 for an example). Here's "A Change Is Gonna Come" written and performed by R&B legend Sam Cooke. While Cooke, a black man suffering through 1960s America, laments injustices and frustration I can only imagine, we can all relate to a time in our own lives when the hope of change is the only thing that gets us up in the morning. This song is truly a work of art in every way. Scroll down for lyrics.
Suggested verse to repeat if it's a difficult day is Psalm 6:9
PRC buddies, remember to breathe!
"The Lord has heard my plea; -------> 5 count inhale
the Lord accepts my prayer." -------> 5 count exhale
by Sam Cooke, 1964
I was born by the river in a little tent,
and just like that river I've been running ever since.
It's been a long time coming,
but I know a change is gonna come.
O yes it will.
It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die
because I don't know what's out there beyond the sky.
It's been a long time coming,
but I know a change is gonna come.
O yes it will.
I go to the movie,
and I go down town.
Somebody keep telling me don't hang around.
It's been a long time coming,
but I know a change is gonna come.
O yes it will.
Then I go to my brother,
and I say, "Brother, help me please."
But he winds up knockin' me
back down on my knees.
There were times when I thought I couldn't last for long,
but now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long time coming,
but I know a change is gonna come.
O yes it will.
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