[Intro – piano + acoustic, intimate] (Olivia – conversational) You know… I was thinking ‘bout this the other day, How the heat just settles in… (Linda – warm, lived-in) And somehow Jesus still feels like cool morning rain. [Verse 1 – Olivia: daily life + turn to Jesus] It’s been hot, hanging heavy on the town Sweaty clothes piled up, weighed me down I keep changing shirts, trying to stay clean But it’s my heart that needs that washing stream So I stand in the quiet of the day Say, “Jesus, won’t You rinse this soul of mine?” Fresh mercy like water on my skin New thoughts, new grace from Him every time [Verse 2 – Linda: old habits vs new life] I’ve seen folks go back to what they know Like pulling from a hamper that should be closed Old words, old ways, old muddy roads When the cross already broke that heavy load But Christ didn’t bleed just to watch us fall Six long hours, He paid it all Why go reaching back where sin still clings When He says, “Child, come think on better things”? [Pre-Chorus – duet, building] Why dig through stinky memories again When Jesus calls us to be new within? [Chorus – strong hook, Philippians 4:8 and Jesus named] Jesus, set my mind on what is true What is noble, right, and pure in You What is lovely, what is of good report Excellent, praiseworthy, straight from Your heart I don’t want the old life anymore You washed me clean, I’m not who I was before By Your grace, I’ll think on these things With every breath Your freedom sings [Verse 3 – Olivia: dog story as parable] Had a little dog that loved the wrong perfume Rolling in the roadkill by the afternoon I’d wash her up, she’d shine like morning light Then run back to the same dark place by night Funny how we chase what we should leave Roll in sin, then wonder why we bleed But Jesus stands with towel and nail-scarred hands Saying, “Come, child, let Me help you stand.” [Verse 4 – Linda: fear, addiction, and Jesus’ power] If it’s fear or worry stealing sleep Or some addiction you can’t seem to beat He didn’t free you just to barely survive He rose again so you could truly thrive He promised, “I will never leave your side” Even when you wander to the muddy sty So why bring Jesus to the pig pen pain When He’s calling you to higher ground again? [Pre-Chorus – duet, more urgent] Why keep turning back to yesterday’s sin When Jesus’ blood has made you new within? [Chorus – repeat, lifted] Jesus, set my mind on what is true What is noble, right, and pure in You What is lovely, what is of good report Excellent, praiseworthy, straight from Your heart I don’t want the old life anymore You washed me clean, I’m not who I was before By Your grace, I’ll think on these things With every breath Your freedom sings [Bridge – call-and-response, explicit Philippians 4:8 prayer] (Olivia – prayerful) “Lord, before I walk this road today, Before I let these thoughts have their say, Is this righteous, is this pleasing to You?” (Linda – answering) “And if it’s not, I lay it at Your feet, Trade my anxious heart for perfect peace, Fix my mind on everything that’s true.” (Duet – rising harmony) Whatever’s pure, whatever’s lovely, Whatever’s worthy of Your praise, Jesus, teach my heart to dwell there, Renew my mind and light my days. [Instrumental break – pedal steel over piano] [Final Chorus – soaring harmony, long-country-road feel] Jesus, set my mind on what is true What is noble, right, and pure in You What is lovely, what is of good report Excellent, praiseworthy, straight from Your heart I don’t want the old life anymore You washed me clean, I’m not who I was before By Your grace, I’ll think on these things With every breath Your freedom sings [Outro – gentle, hopeful, duet] (Olivia) Fresh every morning, mercy on my way… (Linda) Long country roads, but Your light leads the day… (Duet) With You, Jesus, I’ll think on these things…
