Brothers & Friends
Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir Lyrics
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The world we share is filled with such despair
And such pain
We're a people at odds with our very own selves
The rich neglect the poor
The young resent the old
We're divided by race, divided by religion
Our politicians rob us and our leaders fail us
I think it's safe to say that we are our only hope
Our speaker tonight is a soldier in the war for love
He carries with him a message of true hope and true peace
I pray that you will listen with open hearts and open minds
Brothers and sisters
Put your hands together and welcome Brother Ali
In Bishop T.D. Jakes's song "Brothers & Friends," he addresses the state of the world we share that is filled with despair and pain. He highlights the fact that we are a people at odds with our very own selves. The rich neglect the poor, the young resent the old, and we are divided by race and religion. Bishop T.D. Jakes further explains that our politicians rob us, and our leaders fail us, implying that we are our only hope. He invites the audience to listen to the session's speaker, Brother Ali, who is a soldier in the war for love, carrying with him a message of true hope and true peace, indicating that the only hope we have is self-love and unity.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features Brother Ali, an American rapper, and activist from Minnesota, who has released several albums, including undisputed truth, the truth is here, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, among others. Another interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2020 and is part of the album, "Empowering Every Moment," which has other songs such as "Changing Your Story" and "Power of Pain."
Another interesting fact about the song is its inspirational message, which encourages self-love and reminds us that we are responsible for the world we live in. Also, the song's rhetorical questions help to highlight the problems in society, emphasizing that unity, open hearts, and open minds are essential in solving these issues. Furthermore, the song is motivational and encourages self-reflection and self-correction, thus helping us improve ourselves and the world we live in.
Despite being a gospel song, it features elements of different genres such as rap, soul, RnB, and spoken word, further emphasizing the song's multicultural nature. Another interesting fact about the song is that it is two minutes and fifty-five seconds long and was a collaboration with several other artists.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for the song are not available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Brothers and sisters
Addressing the audience as a community, emphasizing the importance of unity
The world we share is filled with such despair
Acknowledging the hardships and negative experiences we all face in life
And such pain
Highlighting the emotional and physical pain that we encounter in life
We're a people at odds with our very own selves
Admitting the internal conflict we experience that hinders our unity
The rich neglect the poor
Pointing out the social and economic inequalities that exist in society
The young resent the old
Noting the generational gap that can cause conflict between different age groups
We're divided by race, divided by religion
Stressing the divisive nature of societal differences such as race and religion
Our politicians rob us and our leaders fail us
Recognizing the flaws in the political system and leadership
I think it's safe to say that we are our only hope
Highlighting the importance of self-reliance and individual responsibility in creating change
Our speaker tonight is a soldier in the war for love
Introducing the artist as a proponent of love and peace
He carries with him a message of true hope and true peace
Highlighting the positive and inspiring message that the singer brings
I pray that you will listen with open hearts and open minds
Encouraging the audience to be receptive and attentive to the artist's message
Brothers and sisters
Reiterating the idea of unity and community
Put your hands together and welcome Brother Ali
Encouraging the audience to show their support and appreciation for the singer
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@Jesussaves.7777
Once saved always saved. After you receive Salvation as a believer we should repent from wrong doings and get right with GOD.
But remember you don't have to repent of sins to be saved or stay saved because once you are saved you're always saved.
A child of GOD a son of GOD
kirk maybe a prodigal son
Pray for him
We need to stop the condemning and pray for that man .
Remember the adulterous woman did Jesus Christ condemn her no He didn't.
@Toriana_Shavon_LaVannah_Blade
@@Jesussaves.7777
You are right, Jesus did not condemn the adulterous woman. He told her to go and sin NO MORE. Meaning we are to repent of our sinful ways. We are to turn away from sun and leave it behind.
It’s not a free for all. Oh great, I got saved and Jesus loves me, so I’m heading out to the strip club tonight and I know I’m going to fornicate and get sloppy drunk. However, I can do all those things every weekend and just ask Jesus for forgiveness. I don’t have to change my immoral lifestyle. Jesus sat with sinners…because once saved always saved…that doesn’t even sound logical.
I was saved at 9 years old. I’ll be 50 if the Lord wills, May 14th. Trust me, I have had to REPENT and work hard at my repentance. It wasn’t until 7 years ago that I realized, I didn’t actually have a relationship with Christ. I was living immorally while thinking all I had to do was ask for forgiveness, but still live in sin. I was CRAZY.
That would mean that EVERYONE would make it to Heaven. That would mean the path to Heaven is WIDE.
@HighlyFAVORED777
Romans 10:2
For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.
Hosea 4:6
my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.
“Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also reject you as my priests;
because you have ignored the law of your God,
I also will ignore your children.
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@inspiregospeltracts
Amen
@BehindTheScenesGene
😂😂😂 boy don't u know David danced himself out his clothes praising God and God was pleased!
@fairygodbrotherr
@@BehindTheScenesGene Exactly. David also had a covenant with Jonathan that God blessed, but they don’t read their on bible. They were literally in love and God approved of it.
@marilynwilliams7336
Do u Kirk I feel u
@sparklegirl7544
@@fairygodbrotherrNOT TRUE! This is NOT true about David and Jonathan. And please read your Bible because you are NOT speaking rightly about the Most High God! You need to repent, my dear! May God have mercy on your soul for your deep deception.
@dnisey64
Just because you are a Christian musician does not mean you are a Christian in faith. It just means you have a preferred genre. That works well for you/them.
@TheGoodLifeStarterPack
Mic drop! A preferred genre. That’s it!
@annt.7785
Dude acting like he's the 5th member of Dru Hill 😂😂😂. He hasn't been the Kirk we know in a long time 😂😂.
@MissChicala
Thanks for sharing, I never looked at it that way...