This is for all of you holy rollers out there. My daugther wants to sing "Jesus Take the Wheel" at church

Question

Our church asy "No, because it is a metaphor" for what I ask and they have no explanation...what is wrong with singing this song in church? It won Dove awards did it not for most inspirational song? HELLO? Please help me understand where these Calvary Baptist are coming from. Thank you!

Answer 1

I think the real problem is that Carrie Underwood does not sing Gospel\Christian music solely. She has decided to pursue a career in singing Country Music. Your Church leadership only sees that aforementioned fact, thus concluding it is Satan's music.



I happen to believe that is a flawed and ridiculous way to look at this song. The song is very inspirational, in fact the whole CD is. The song covers all of the most important aspects taught in Christianity. You have a person who is driving home, apparently heart broken about something. This person has a lot on her mind, and lets her mind slip away enough to be driving to fast in an ice storm. This person looses control of the car (also a metaphor for the obvious loss of control of her life) and spins out. After having not had a wreck, and realizing she and her baby are OK, she feels an overwhelming since of gratitude to God, as well as having been shook out of her self pity enough to realize they need help. Realizing she has been traveling the wrong way both spiritually and physically, she calls out to the Savior, Jesus, our only source for real hope and salvation. I fail to see what is so bad about this song, and what supposedly makes it wrong to be sung in your Church.



When your Church leadership says they think the song is a metaphor, I think they are trying to say that neither the song writer nor the original performer meant for this song to really mean for Jesus to take the wheel of their life. I think, based solely on what you have said here, they are approaching this song more like it is a feel good song and not a real Christian song with solid spiritual significance. I do not agree with this train of thought, but I believe this is where they are coming from. There are many songs in hymnals that are metaphors for Jesus. Jesus is not a potter. No where in the bible will you find Jesus being refered to as potter. Yet the phrase "thou art the potter, I am the clay" is written in to a hymn and is often used by Christians in other areas of their faith walk.



If I were in your shoes, I would be praying to the Lord about seeking another Church. The reason is very simple. If your leadership says no to a song, or anything else in which they can not give a sound biblical reason for their saying no, then you have flawed leadership. How can they say they know God is leading them to go in a direction, if they do not know why they said no to something else. People like that have no direction themsleves. How can you and I count on them to lead us?

Answer 2

Because some people don't understand that God works outside of the four walls of a church-they do not believe that a secular artist could understand anything about God. Deceived people are deceived. I am not big fan of that song personally because I think it creates an emotional catharthism and not true spirituality. But, I also know that every song does not mean the same thing for everyone. If she is receiving something from this song, then good for her. When dealing with this issue, remember to be Christ-like. You may consider looking into another place to worship if you continue to disagree with their ideals. I hope this answer helps.

Answer 3

You should sing for the pleasure of God, not the people of the church. As long as it is to praise and worship him, it should be allowed. Sounds like you need to pray about the church your attending and see if your not led to a more open church where people can stand and sing praise to the lord without having the song approved and being scheduled into the service. When it is for and of God nothing is wrong with it, no matter what people want to say..Please dont let this dishearten your daughter, encourage her to stand and sing for God, whether in front of the congregation or in your living room. God will hear.

Answer 4

Perhaps the church teaches self-responsibility. I really like the song, but it basically tells the story of someone who is too weak-willed to make a change for herself, so she needs Jesus to take control of her life. That would be against the idea of personal responsibility.



Also, it could be contsrued as a metaphor that Jesus can fix anything and is the easy way out. Get in an accident? Call Jesus. Your life sucks so bad that you almost die? Jesus can help! You don't want to try to fix your life yourself? Jesus can fix anything!



It goes back to personal responsibility. I'm not Christian but I definitely still appreciate a good gospel song. And while I like Jesus Take the Wheel, the lyrics bother me. The woman in the song is just too weak willed and doesnt want to change her life herself, the hard way. She wants to take the easy way and ask Jesus to fix it for her.

Answer 5

This church you are speaking about may be traditional and this song may be to contemporary for their taste. I think it's a wonderful song but I know that I'd never be able to sing it at the Baptist church I attend because it's to contemporary for them. Some church are very set in their ways and they refuse to change. Sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes not. Maybe they might consider here singing it if she sang it accapelo (with no instruments)

Answer 6

I googled the lyrics and I think that song is fine. Baptists (from what I remember from attending a Baptist church as a kid) are much more traditional; perhaps you should try attending a non-denominational church. Don't be mad at your church or your congregation - let go of any irritation you may have about this. Some are more... uptight than others. It isn't wrong to be uptight, necessarily, but it sounds like perhaps you would be more at home in a more relaxed church. :o) Like mine!

Answer 7

I'm not sure...but I do know that Baptists can get a little carried away with the whole Judgmental thing like No Dancing and no playing Cards....it's a little weird....alot of Church's get caught up in Judgment and Dogma..But you can't blame them for trying, to get it straight....for your self just listen to The Spirit he will never guide you wrong, Prayer also revels the reasons why as well, you never know what Gods got planed,He might have somewhere Else he wants you to sing that song like to a homeless shelter or Jail....the point is, to walk by faith not by Sight...Fair well and Peace to you and you re's...

Answer 8

I'm sure my pastor would love to have your daughter sing Jesus Take The Wheel at our church. Try a Four Square Gospel Church. Yes, it's a Pentecost church. AKA Holy-Rollers :)

God loves us ALL

Answer 9

Individual standards are up to the discretion of the local Pastor, even if we don't agree with them.

I would not bash your church.

However, if you have not received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and you would like it, I recommend that you visit the nearest United Pentecostal Church or Apostolic Church, and ask them to pray for you. You do not have to switch churches or become a member to do this.

If you have more questions about this, email me.

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Answer 10

Jesus take the wheel is not completely a metaphor it it saying Jesus guide me and save me I need you and I can't continue on alone without you. It is saying drive me where you want me to go. Carrie underwood is a country singer but she also does a lot of Christian music

Answer 11

Some churches might think that because it was a country song first, it is inappropriate...It just depends on the church.

Answer 12

Tell her to sing "Via Dolorosa" By: Sandi Patti or The Highest praise. They are exquisite christian songs! They will floor the entire room! Slain in the spirit! lol





Your question however, makes no sense and I have no clue as to what you are trying to say. put down the bottle and reiterate!

Answer 13

The above record is well, however I could upload "selflessness"to it. You have to be inclined to permit your mate to be thierself until it's harmful to the connection. Faithfulness may be paramount. Infidelity, in any kind, is harmful.

Answer 14

no clue about Baptists, but now that they made of issue of it, they can't back out without loosing face, so you might want to pick a different song if you wanna remain on their good side.

Answer 15

I think that would be great for church. Yes I'm a believer.

Answer 16

Could be they believe that church is for making praise to God.

Answer 17

Maybe she should try a different church.

Answer 18

Perhaps its not the song, but the singer.