Comments on: Brooks & Dunn, “God Must Be Busy”

By: Kari

Kari — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:12:58 +0000

I don’t appreciate this song at all. Even incentuating that God is too busy for us is completely wrong. God is not responsible for the evil in the world. Our own free will has created it. Also, if you read the bible it makes it very clear that we are to go through many trials and tribulations before reaching our eternal destination. Life on earth was not meant to be easy. God wants us to depend on him through these tough times. He is not concerned with emergency response but he is concerned with our personal growth as a christian and into a better relationship with him. This is made very clear in the bible. People in the world want to use this type of a song as an excuse not to believe in God. Sad thing is….they don’t know what they are missing out on. God is there for us but not for our own selfish reasons. His plan is the perfect plan.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:25:10 +0000

Sharon S., I understand that you feel there are people out there that may need more from God than you do, but God is big enough to handle ALL requests. The Bible says that no matter how big or how little ask for it. Your requests are important to God, but He only answers the prayers that will take us to the path He has for us which may be totally different than the path we are trying to get to. As for the song, I came to this site hoping to prove my theory wrong. When I first heard this song I took it as the singer was saying that God is too busy to handle these problems and it really bothered me that some people think that way. Even after reading all the comments here I am not sure what this song is really saying, but I believe that the troubles in the world are not because God is too busy, but because of all the non-believers out there. God will protect those who believe and have faith. Believing doesn’t always mean that you will get your dream fulfilled, but that God’s dream for you will be fulfilled. So, don’t resist what He has for you. It will be much better than anything you have ever dreamed for.

By: Sharon S.

Sharon S. — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:21:27 +0000

Wow! I’m coming late to this song and its video but it has completely captivated me because I have felt this for more years than most of you are probably old. I expressed virtually the same sentiments many times to ministers and psychiatrists and friends . . . that, in comparison to the needs of so many people in this world, what I pray for seems so trivial.

God must be busy . . . When I see two little boys in Africa, who are all each other has, who sleep on the floor and are, at 12 and 11, responsible for their own survival . . . how can I, with a real roof over my head, in an air conditioned home with a refrigerator full of food, in a place called the United States, think that whatever I need from God is more important than those two children? I have been laid off four times since June, without insurance, had to declare bankruptcy which makes getting a job in this age of checking credit reports even more difficult, nearing retirement age with no savings or IRAs to fall back on. Even though depression has set in and I have a deep religious faith, it is hard for me to pray for a job when I know . . .

God must be busy . . . with those two little boys . . . with many Americans who have no insurance or money to buy medicines to cure their cancer . . . just like the song says.

Daniels and Heeney have totally read my heart. As Michael says above, the song is very simple. Forget the sarcasm and the deep philosophical meanings. In the grand scheme of things and recognizing that God is the One who can answer the needs of so many people, returning a lost love is a trivial request. Having felt that many times in my life, I can only smile that the man whose thoughts this song is expressing is a loving, empathetic person and Brooks and Dunn are the PERFECT ones to give him voice!

By: Stephen H.

Stephen H. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:24:53 +0000

So does that mean they were completely insincere when they recorded “Believe”, James?

By: James

James — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:08:50 +0000

Jen has the most accurate take on this song so far. Heard it for the first time tonight, and I found the lyrics full of sarcasm. While Brooks & Dunn has every right to record a song with this message, I hope that believers will hear the song and realize that their faith is being mocked. Not a swift marketing move on B&D’s part when you consider the percentage of Christians in the Country music fanbase. My family won’t be buying any more Brooks & Dunn CD’s.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:06:31 +0000

Peter, let’s hope God doesn’t judge us for thel lives we lead here on earth. If He does, we’re all in trouble. None of us are good enough to please God. God is not responsible for the evils of this world. We are. We’re sinfull. He isn’t. This is a nice song, but it’s theology is skewed.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:46:07 +0000

This is one of the most powerful songs, that I have heard. This song really makes you stop and think of that we have and we never say thank you for.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:05:35 +0000

A song is like a painting. Different folks will perceive it differently. I think it’s a beautifully written song and a sad song. Since I do not believe in a supernatural being who can intentionally intervene, I feel a real compassion for those who put so much hope and trust in a supernatural parent who seems too busy to attend to her children.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:13:45 +0000

Jen, I’m guilty of being a cynic, but I don’t get that from this song at all. I think there are several valid interpretations for this song, but yours seems to be going too far.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:54:24 +0000

I heard something even a little different in this song. After Ronnie cites a barage of daily horrors and tribluations of human life – such as the same atrocities we hear every noght on the evening news.

I heard sarcasm here. Like, yeah people, your God must be busy…because if there was a loving God like we hope exists…wouldn’t he do something about some of these things? I inferred that he is questioning the overall existence of God. I also heard deep sadness that we humans are left to sort out these things with no evident divine intervention. Just one take. I enjoyed hearing all the other opinions and theories of others on this site too!