Red Letter Day

NewSong's “Red Letter Day” is a morning-routine song about starting the day in prayer and scripture. The first verse describes getting down on his knees every day before the rush begins, asking the Lord to guide him and speak to him. Then something happens that he can't explain: the Word starts talking to him, and he is ready to face the world again.

The chorus gives the title its meaning. “I do believe it's gonna be another red letter day, another chance for me to take His Word and walk by faith.” A red letter edition of the Bible prints the words of Jesus in red, and the singer treats each day as a chance to live by those words. The next verse tells of a friend who calls to say how hard each day is. The singer admits he doesn't have all the answers but has learned to hide God's Word in his heart, so it is with him when pressure arrives. The closing lines say there are many hidden treasures in the Word for us to find, and mysteries and secrets there that bring life. The tune is bright and radio friendly, with a sunny pop sound. It works as a morning encouragement and as a prompt to put the Bible and prayer ahead of the day's demands.

Hiding God's Word in the heart is Psalm 119:11. The Word as a lamp is Psalm 119:105, and searching for wisdom like hidden treasure is Proverbs 2:3-5.