New Release: Fades Away to Nothing (James 1:9-11)
When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so donโt ever count on it. You know that as soon as the sun rises, pouring down its scorching heat, the flower withers. Its petals wilt and, before you know it, that beautiful face is a barren stem. Well, thatโs a picture of the โprosperous life.โ At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing.
James 1:9-11 MSG
Selah Soul – “Fades Away to Nothing (James 1:9-11) by Wendy Merritt
Verse 1
โWhen down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so donโt ever count on it.โ
Chorus
โWell, thatโs a picture of the โprosperous life.โ At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing.โ
Verse 2
You know that as soon as the sun rises, pouring down its scorching heat, the flower withers. Its petals wilt and, before you know it, that beautiful face is a barren stem.
Chorus
Well, thatโs a picture of the โprosperous life.โ At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing.
Bridge
I want something real.
Something deeper than petals.
Give me roots.
Give me truth.
Give me Jesus.
I want something real.
Something deeper than petals.
Give me roots.
Give me truth.
Give me Jesus.
Chorus
Well, thatโs a picture of the โprosperous life.โ At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing.
Ad-lib Outro
Iโve let go of wilted thingsโฆ
Planted my faith in the Unfading One.
No spotlight, no stageโjust roots.
Iโm done chasing pretty.
Iโm chasing purpose.
Bridge
I want something real.
Something deeper than petals.
Give me roots.
Give me truth.
Give me Jesus.
I want something real.
Something deeper than petals.
Give me roots.
Give me truth.
Give me Jesus.
I want something real.
Something deeper than petals.
Give me roots.
Give me truth.
Give me Jesus.
Written and Produced by: Wendy Merritt
Vocals: Selah Soul
Bible Translation: The Message
