Why Not Tonight?
Lyrics
Why Not Tonight?
Verse 1
You’ve heard His voice before
You’ve felt that holy pull
You’ve said maybe tomorrow
But tomorrow’s not secure
Pre-Chorus
The door is open wide
Mercy’s still in reach
He’s calling you by name
While you can still breathe
Chorus
Why not tonight
Why not now
Why wait when grace is reaching out
The cross still stands
The call is clear
Why not tonight while He is near
He bore the weight of sin
He paid the final cost
The ones He died to save
Will never be lost
No better time will come
No cleaner heart to bring
Just come as you are
Lay it all at His feet
Scripture Focus
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call to him while he is near.”
— Isaiah 55:6 (CSB)
Reflection
There’s a moment we all recognize.
That quiet pull. That inner nudge.
The sense that God is calling, inviting, drawing us closer.
And yet, so often, we respond with later.
Later, when life slows down.
Later, when things make more sense.
Later, when we feel more ready, more deserving, more put together.
But Scripture never promises us later.
It gives us now.
Why Not Tonight? is a gentle but urgent question. Not meant to pressure, but to awaken. God’s mercy is not reluctant. His grace is not hidden behind conditions. The door is open now. The invitation is extended now. The cross still stands, and the call is still clear.
This song is for the heart that knows God has been speaking.
For the soul that has delayed obedience out of fear, uncertainty, or distraction.
For the person who keeps saying “tomorrow,” while grace is reaching out today.
Repentance is not about shame.
Surrender is not about loss.
Coming to Christ is not about cleaning yourself up first.
It’s about responding.
Not when everything feels perfect.
Not when you have all the answers.
But while you can still hear His voice.
So the question remains:
Why not tonight?
Why not now?
Lyrics Excerpt & Prayer
The door is open wide
Mercy’s still in reach
He’s calling you by name
While you can still breatheFather, thank You for Your patience and Your mercy. Forgive me for the times I delay obedience when You are calling me closer. Soften my heart, quiet my fears, and give me the courage to respond today. Help me not to presume upon tomorrow, but to trust You with my “yes” right now. In Jesus’ name, amen.
