Lanny Wolfe Trio
Whatever It Takes
Lyrics
There's a voice calling me, from an old rugged tree And He whispers draw closer to Me Leave this world far behind, There are new heights to climb And a new place in Me you will find And whatever it takes, to draw closer to You Lord That's what I'd be wiling to do And whatever it takes, to be more like You That's what I'd be willing to do Take my houses and lands, Take my dreams and my plans. I place my whole life in Your hands. And if You call me someday, To a land far away, Lord, I'll go and Your will obey. And whatever it takes to draw closer to You, Lord, That's what I'll be willing to do. And whatever it takes for my will to break, That's what I'll be willing to do.
Why it mattered to him
This was not a song about comfort. It was a song about surrender.
We believe it resonated deeply with him because it expresses one of the most courageous prayers a believer can pray: “Lord, whatever it takes, make me more like You.” It is a prayer that welcomes refinement, embraces sacrifice, and chooses obedience over ease. Those who knew him saw a man committed to serving God faithfully, even when the path was difficult. This song reflects a heart that understood that becoming more like Christ was worth any cost.