“If I Say I Love You” by Billy & Cindy Foote

I have owned this from ITunes for a while, but the latest song from Billy & Cindy Foote (who brought great songs to the church like You are My King, Sing to the King, You Are God Alone) have brought us a great single on ITunes entitled, “If I Say I Love You.”

Here are the lyrics:

Verse 1:
Father, forever faithful
in keeping your covenant of love
You have never forsaken Your people
or betrayed our trust
You are faithful and true
and just to say I love You is not enough

Verse 2:
Jesus, there is no other so lovely
You satisfy my soul
You are constantly keeping Your promise
I will never be alone
By Your goodness and grace
May I live in a way that really shows

Chorus:
If I say I love You
I will do what You say
I will obey You and surrender all
If I say I’m Your friend
I will keep Your commands
I will obey You and surrender all

Bridge:
Take my life, let it be
Set apart, pure and holy

This song simply restates in musical form the sentiments of our Lord when He said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15) We dumb this down in today’s worship circles and think that our passionate singing to the glory of God is enough to demonstrate our love for Him. Jesus has other thoughts though. We demonstrate our love for Him in a life of obedience. Check out this song and be challenged to walk the walk of a disciple.