Soul Search Sunday: Do What You Gotta Do

    I've made some big moves in my personal life recently that I was quite scared out of my mind to make. I've pulled myself almost entirely out of my safety zone and for some obscure reason I believe I am making the right decisions. I'm never quick to make a decision that will have a huge impact on my life without some serious contemplating first. That I did and I was still if-y about making such drastic decisions but... I did. Now I'm out here on a limb with no safety net with no one to rely on but myself and God. And you know what? That's enough for me. I've been praying more than ever. What's also been crazy though is each time I've made a terrifying decision there's been one new song by Angie Stone that's come on the radio and given me the perfect encouragement. Since there's no better way for me to hear you than in a song, I heard her loud and clear. The message I got is, "Everything won't always be easy. Don't be afraid of a little work. Believe in yourself and take a chance." "Go on now, You can make it" is what my girl Angie Stone said. The lyrics are posted below. You'll see why I immediately felt a little wind beneath my wings. I'm out here flying ya'll. I don't know exactly how I'll land, but I have a feeling I'll land on my feet. You should try this flying thing too.


Do what you gotta do, woo. Listen.

Singing about tomorrow, I'm wishing this day would past.
My problems weighing me down, but I know they will not last.
Searching for the answers, all along they've been so near.
I took a trip down in my soul and put aside all of my fears, 
I said:

Go ahead now you, can make it.
Do what you gotta do, do what you gotta do, baby.
Keep your head up, you can make it.
Do what you gotta do.
Go on now, you can make it, do what you gotta do.
Go ahead now, you can make it
Do what you gotta do, do what you gotta do

No longer will I be afraid
I had step out -n-depend on faith
I wanted to give back what HE gave to me.
So, I opened up my mind, opened up my heart, 
And made a brand new start
I sang from my soul, passion kept me holding on.
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/a/angie_stone/do_what_u_gotta_do.html ]
Go ahead now you, can make it.
Do what you gotta do, do what you gotta do.
Keep your head up, you can make it.
Do what you gotta do.
Go on now, you can make it, do what you gotta do.
You can make it, if you do what you got to do.
Do what you gotta do.

Listen.

Holler if you hear me, yeah
Tell me can you feel me, yeah.
Holler if you're with me, yeah.
If you hear what I'm saying, say, yeah! 
Holler if you're with me, and tell me if you feel me.
Holler if you're with me, if you hear what I'm saying, say, yeah! 

Do what you got to do.
Keep your head up, you can make it.
Do what you gotta do.
Go on now, you can make it, do what you gotta do.
Go ahead now, you can make it
Do what you gotta do, do what you gotta do.

Don't let problems in your way.
You have got to keep the faith.
You can make, if you want.

Keep your head up, you can make it.
Do what you gotta do.
Go on now, you can make it, do what you gotta do.
Go ahead now, you can make it, if you
Do what you gotta do, do what you gotta do

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