Tim McGraw has a song that I really like. It’s called, Standing Room Only. Part of the chorus says, “Start forgivin’ and start forgettin’, Be somebody that’s worth rememberin’, Live a life so when I die, There’s standing room only.”
What does a life worth remembering look like? It seems to me its a life of service to others, a life of forgiving, a life of leadership, a life of being an example, a life of living with intention, a life of leadership and influence, a life of building meaningful connections, and a life of leaving a positive impact on yourself and others; rippling through time. A life worth remembering is one where every day is filled with purpose, authenticity, and fulfillment.
As a Christian, we are called to live a life worthy of Christ. What should that look like? A life of being a faithful witness, be humble, gentle, be a living example, and patient. To live a life worthy of Christ involves embodying godly character through humility, gentleness, and patience, while also doing good deeds and living with integrity, to honor and please God. We need to practice the “one anothers” in the Bible. Doing good works as God has set for us to do. Pursue moral courage and integrity, live a life of high moral standing and courage,
speak truthfully and build others up. Seek to be more like Christ.
Standing Room Only Lyrics
I get so mad at things that don’t matter way too much
I let the way back when’s and my old friends scatter like they were dust
I get to chasin’ that rainbow pot of gold right into the pourin’ rain
With nothin’ to show for it, standin’ there soakin’ wet
Lookin’ up shakin’ my fist as the thunder rolls
Now and then on nights like this I catch a thunderbolt
I wanna live a life, live a life
Like a dollar and the clock on the wall don’t own me
Shine a light, shine a light
Like mama’s front porch when I’m lost and lonely
Start forgivin’ and start forgettin’
Be somebody that’s worth rememberin’
Live a life so when I die
There’s standing room only, standing room only
Standing room only, standing room only
I wanna take my grudges and my old regrets, and let ’em go
I wanna learn how to say a lot more yes and a lot less no
Girl, I wanna dance and shout and love out loud, and come alive
Don’t wanna be the guy too cool to laugh and too scared to cry
I wanna live a life, live a life
Like a dollar and the clock on the wall don’t own me
Shine a light, shine a light
Like mama’s front porch when I’m lost and lonely
Start forgivin’ and start forgettin’
Be somebody that’s worth rememberin’
Live a life so when I die
There’s standing room only, standing room only
Stop judging my life by my possessions
Start thinking ’bout how many headlights will be in my procession
I wanna live a life, live a life
Like a dollar and the clock on the wall don’t own me
Shine a light, shine a light
Like mama’s front porch when I’m lost and lonely
Start forgivin’ and start forgettin’ (start forgettin’)
Be somebody that’s worth rememberin’ (rememberin’)
Live a life so when I die
There’s standing room only, standing room only
Standing room only, standing room only
(Standing room only, standing room only)
Standing room only, standing room only
Standing room only, standing room only
Songwriters: Craig Wiseman / Patrick Murphy / Tommy Cecil
Standing Room Only lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc
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