Premiering on Palm Sunday, here's my latest song, "A Fool Who Believes."  This is another personal one, exploring feelings of doubt that any person of faith must face in their life.  I conclude with the idea that ultimately, belief is a choice, and one I've made for myself - what about you? 

“A Fool Who Believes” by Dave Martin

I swear I've felt the touch of His hand
And the flutter of the breath of the spirit.
But maybe it was the breeze, or the rain,
Or a voice inside my head.

I’ve read the words of the four who walked
And I’ve harkened the words of the prophet,
Spent nights in conversation
And contemplation on the meaning of love.

Despite my faith, I own my fears.
I'm still not sure, but still I'm here!

I choose to believe, how ‘bout you?
My questions feed like faithful fuel.
I choose to read and I walk with you.
I think it’s alright to admit I could be a fool.

If so I’m a fool who believes, and that’s cool with me.

With a hunger and a need
To know the answer and live my creed,
Should walking the talk be easy 
Or is the challenge some kind of test?

Sometimes it seems it’s only me
Who has to struggle with belief
They didn’t have to work to get it,
But shouldn’t hope be more than a habit? 

Despite my faith, I own my fears.
I'm still not sure, but still I'm here!

I choose to believe, how ‘bout you?
My questions feed like faithful fuel
I choose to read and I walk with you.
I have to concede I could be a fool.

Doubt is not my adversary but my faithful friend,
Always there to challenge me to decide where I stand.
And I know amazing grace was given for you and me.
I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.

People if you've made your choice, 
Oh won't you let me hear your voice?

I believe in the Father snd the Son,
Holy Spirit, three in one.
Crucified, died for me,
On the third day, he set me free.