Take care in these dangerous times and reach out to the ones you love

Live For Today

By Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Peter Gringhuis

CCLI Number: 5511527

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

Recording by Peter Gringhuis
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(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

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This 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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susana brutsky
2012-03-31

We love and appreciate the music and lyrics that you always bring to our ears. Thank God for such a talent as he gave you.
Mary (naughtynana_AT_sny_DOT_rr_DOT_com)
2012-03-13

Don´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.

Timoteo (timoteoarao_AT_yahoo_DOT_com_DOT_br)
2011-06-29

I 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! (verasix_AT_acc-growing-deeper_DOT_de)
2010-03-18

this song is so inspiring and beautiful!

(ma_aziza_AT_hotmail_DOT_com)
2010-01-01

It is correct Live for today.
Sarah Vivianna (sarah_DOT_vivianna_AT_hotmail_DOT_com)
2009-07-25

This song is beautiful.
Nancy (calhoun_n_AT_yahoo_DOT_com)
2009-07-04

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