I never knew how good it'd feel to drown
this water that fills my lugs washes me clean
in love it abounds
my pain is gone from east to west.
i care nothing of my life for my Father knows what's best.
he takes me up to the mountain to pray
I sing his songs so i may hear him say
I love you; my child
blessed are you for you seek my council
your cup runneth over
go share it with the world
So I ran to do as my father had said
His glory still with me I feel so alive
Now i tell all why He bled
His love so astounding for a wretch like me
I pray that I reflect this love for the world to see
I lift my hands and sing his praise
Lord guide me in all of your ways
I love you; my child
blessed are you for you seek my council
your cup runneth over
go share it with the world
Now I here a voice that terrifies me so
It's stronger than before when it was just a whisper
no howling like the wind blows
"This isn't your purpose your just a man"
"How can you play such a part in His plan"
Kill steal and destroy is his evil goal
But I hear my Lord speak to my soul
I love you; my child
blessed are you for you seek my council
your cup runneth over
go share it with the world
I have run the race I've fought the good fight
He kept me safe through the darkest night
Now I watch emerald seas as I sit on white shores
Forever Your mine
And forever I'm Yours
Friday, September 24, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
What the Mirror Can't See
Peace at last
There is still hope when I cannot recognize who appears in the mirror
Then I can conclude that there is more to me than meets the eye
Then I can conclude that the most distinctive part of me cannot be known by mere physical sight
Many can only panic in the same situation because they know of nothing else other than what their senses say
The mirror does not have the ability to reflect the spirit that cannot be contained in this body
This laughter contains much more than the simple tone and pitch variation identified by the ears
The discovery of your existence outside of the common realm… the knowledge that here & now are insignificant to the there & then.
I choose to come alive again and that means to die to what you see and live in what God’s given me
Lucky that the mirror doesn’t reflect my reality, instead it’s all just a decoy, a distraction for us
But it makes me smile because now I’m wise enough to see right through what the mirror shows me
I look down and notice that I’m holding my heart in my hands; it’s nice to finally feel it beat again…
There is still hope when I cannot recognize who appears in the mirror
Then I can conclude that there is more to me than meets the eye
Then I can conclude that the most distinctive part of me cannot be known by mere physical sight
Many can only panic in the same situation because they know of nothing else other than what their senses say
The mirror does not have the ability to reflect the spirit that cannot be contained in this body
This laughter contains much more than the simple tone and pitch variation identified by the ears
The discovery of your existence outside of the common realm… the knowledge that here & now are insignificant to the there & then.
I choose to come alive again and that means to die to what you see and live in what God’s given me
Lucky that the mirror doesn’t reflect my reality, instead it’s all just a decoy, a distraction for us
But it makes me smile because now I’m wise enough to see right through what the mirror shows me
I look down and notice that I’m holding my heart in my hands; it’s nice to finally feel it beat again…
The Insanity I Love
Today God, we moved mountains and then ground them to dust
I was overtaken, elevated, and rejuvenated
A step was taken forward and there will be none taken back
You took me beyond my flesh so far that I didn’t exist
I was consumed, every nook and cranny
My mind tries to make sense of it but instead I laugh because there’s no sense to be made
Not because it didn’t happen but because my mind was not permitted to go where you took my heart
That place… there is nothing like it
My life is dedicated to going and staying there because that’s my peace
Not the kind of peace that makes you sleep and snore
But the peace that makes you jump and run
I am so much of nothing without you
Just a void that allowed everything to dwell in me
But now I’ve been filled to the very tip top
Now nothing else has room to enter
You wanted me and now you have me
For some reason that sounds like you’re the one who is gaining something
But no… I’m the one who has been given the privilege to breathe real breath
My heart screams for you so much that my mouth can’t keep up
Lucky me that the words from my lips are not what you listen to
Thank you for being who you are
I mean that with everything I have, yet it still seems so futile
I don’t know what to say so I’ll close my mouth and just let my heart speak
Bless you Lord, my one and only God, THE one and only God
I was overtaken, elevated, and rejuvenated
A step was taken forward and there will be none taken back
You took me beyond my flesh so far that I didn’t exist
I was consumed, every nook and cranny
My mind tries to make sense of it but instead I laugh because there’s no sense to be made
Not because it didn’t happen but because my mind was not permitted to go where you took my heart
That place… there is nothing like it
My life is dedicated to going and staying there because that’s my peace
Not the kind of peace that makes you sleep and snore
But the peace that makes you jump and run
I am so much of nothing without you
Just a void that allowed everything to dwell in me
But now I’ve been filled to the very tip top
Now nothing else has room to enter
You wanted me and now you have me
For some reason that sounds like you’re the one who is gaining something
But no… I’m the one who has been given the privilege to breathe real breath
My heart screams for you so much that my mouth can’t keep up
Lucky me that the words from my lips are not what you listen to
Thank you for being who you are
I mean that with everything I have, yet it still seems so futile
I don’t know what to say so I’ll close my mouth and just let my heart speak
Bless you Lord, my one and only God, THE one and only God
Is it possible?
Another breath you’ve given me
What kind of person would I be if I didn’t use it to praise you?
Lord, I heard & read of your goodness expecting so much
But after seeing & experiencing it myself, I see I didn’t expect enough
I claim nothing good of this world
I declare here & now it all belongs to you
Use me in any & every way you will because if I’m not living to glorify you, I’m not living at all
Guide me so every word, thought, & movement are seen as good in your eyes
When I lose focus or step off the path, do what is needed to get me back on track, no matter the cost
No amount of instant gratification is worth taking a step back after you’ve brought me this far
I ask that you give all my brothers & sisters the opportunity to feel & love you the way I do
Take away the boring, dull, rebellious veil that blinds from the rewarding, love-filled, beautiful life you have waiting
Usher them to the other side where we are all excited to meet them
Forgive the times I’ve broken your heart by breaking my promises
I know I don’t deserve it but that’s never stopped you from taking me back
I let it all go because when I really think about it, I have nothing to let go
Fill this empty hole that has been throbbing all my days
I see others cry, laugh, smile, even lose control because they have you
I want that too, I want you too, take me too!
I barely know anything of you but I miss you
Sometime, somewhere we must have met before
Can we go back? Can I ever make it that high again?
I’m no longer afraid to try
I’m ready!!!!!!! I AM READY!!!!!!!!!!
What kind of person would I be if I didn’t use it to praise you?
Lord, I heard & read of your goodness expecting so much
But after seeing & experiencing it myself, I see I didn’t expect enough
I claim nothing good of this world
I declare here & now it all belongs to you
Use me in any & every way you will because if I’m not living to glorify you, I’m not living at all
Guide me so every word, thought, & movement are seen as good in your eyes
When I lose focus or step off the path, do what is needed to get me back on track, no matter the cost
No amount of instant gratification is worth taking a step back after you’ve brought me this far
I ask that you give all my brothers & sisters the opportunity to feel & love you the way I do
Take away the boring, dull, rebellious veil that blinds from the rewarding, love-filled, beautiful life you have waiting
Usher them to the other side where we are all excited to meet them
Forgive the times I’ve broken your heart by breaking my promises
I know I don’t deserve it but that’s never stopped you from taking me back
I let it all go because when I really think about it, I have nothing to let go
Fill this empty hole that has been throbbing all my days
I see others cry, laugh, smile, even lose control because they have you
I want that too, I want you too, take me too!
I barely know anything of you but I miss you
Sometime, somewhere we must have met before
Can we go back? Can I ever make it that high again?
I’m no longer afraid to try
I’m ready!!!!!!! I AM READY!!!!!!!!!!
Wake Up!
Time to wake up, you need to move
Why are you sleeping on the things you were once so eager to prove
Still targets are not hard to miss
The snake moves closer with his devious hiss
Trouble is fast on its way
And it’s headed straight for the spot in which you lay
You’ve become too comfortable on this plane
You know, but take for granted the night I was slain
These blessing here and now are just for here and now
Those around the corner are far greater, this I vow
I’m not pleased with Christians who’ve gone stale
I put fire in you that you may be the head, not the tail
Your lids grow heavy and your breath is slowing
All the while, His influence is growing
The armor you were given no longer shines
And now when we speak, all I hear are your whines
What happened to the warrior who was so willing to fight
It seems you’ve been seduced by his disarming light
Wake up little soldier for the day draws near
What will be your fate when it’s my voice you hear?
Why are you sleeping on the things you were once so eager to prove
Still targets are not hard to miss
The snake moves closer with his devious hiss
Trouble is fast on its way
And it’s headed straight for the spot in which you lay
You’ve become too comfortable on this plane
You know, but take for granted the night I was slain
These blessing here and now are just for here and now
Those around the corner are far greater, this I vow
I’m not pleased with Christians who’ve gone stale
I put fire in you that you may be the head, not the tail
Your lids grow heavy and your breath is slowing
All the while, His influence is growing
The armor you were given no longer shines
And now when we speak, all I hear are your whines
What happened to the warrior who was so willing to fight
It seems you’ve been seduced by his disarming light
Wake up little soldier for the day draws near
What will be your fate when it’s my voice you hear?
Monday, July 12, 2010
A little bit of everything
God, you’ve opened my eyes
I thought truth of so many lies
Now through the illusion, I see
How did I let him make such a fool of me?
Regret is now of no use
“I didn’t know” in an invalid excuse
When you look up, the sky isn’t always blue
In fact, saying its gray seems a bit more true
Not every smile is sincere
They’re used more to hide fear
We are blind yet think everything’s great
When in reality, everywhere we look is drenched in hate
Except here… with you
And those you’ve called, too
How blessed we are to have life outside our finite home
Green pastures and still waters occupy where we’ll roam
We itch and fidget in Heaven’s waiting room
Saddened that others will become acquainted with doom
Even so we try to clean ourselves up before your return
Putting into practice the teachings you’ve told us to learn
Daddy, your children here just miss you so much
We are eager and do what’s needed to be closer to your touch
I know we’ve all cried ourselves to sleep at night
Thinking we were too weak to continue to fight
But here we are, we haven’t stopped yet
If you put money on us then you’ll win that bet
You’ve placed us on top of the mountain
To look up to you rather than down at men
My brothers and sisters, I look to you to see Him
I detect weariness when the light in your eyes grow dim
But instead of taking advantage of your darkest day
I will use my light to help you continue on God’s way
The great love I have for Him he asked me to also share with you
And because I’m confident he knows best, that’s exactly what I’ll do
So put your hand in mine but your trust in God
Fore he will protect us with his staff and rod
I thought truth of so many lies
Now through the illusion, I see
How did I let him make such a fool of me?
Regret is now of no use
“I didn’t know” in an invalid excuse
When you look up, the sky isn’t always blue
In fact, saying its gray seems a bit more true
Not every smile is sincere
They’re used more to hide fear
We are blind yet think everything’s great
When in reality, everywhere we look is drenched in hate
Except here… with you
And those you’ve called, too
How blessed we are to have life outside our finite home
Green pastures and still waters occupy where we’ll roam
We itch and fidget in Heaven’s waiting room
Saddened that others will become acquainted with doom
Even so we try to clean ourselves up before your return
Putting into practice the teachings you’ve told us to learn
Daddy, your children here just miss you so much
We are eager and do what’s needed to be closer to your touch
I know we’ve all cried ourselves to sleep at night
Thinking we were too weak to continue to fight
But here we are, we haven’t stopped yet
If you put money on us then you’ll win that bet
You’ve placed us on top of the mountain
To look up to you rather than down at men
My brothers and sisters, I look to you to see Him
I detect weariness when the light in your eyes grow dim
But instead of taking advantage of your darkest day
I will use my light to help you continue on God’s way
The great love I have for Him he asked me to also share with you
And because I’m confident he knows best, that’s exactly what I’ll do
So put your hand in mine but your trust in God
Fore he will protect us with his staff and rod
About Face (first song)
Time to turn around, do an about face
No wonder I stumble trying to complete this so-called race
So exhausted from thinking I have to win it
No, no, no, all we were called to do is finish
Trying to look cute, sound clever, and dignified each day
When God doesn’t even recognize me when I dress my soul that way
Out of fear to be seen helpless on the ground
I cover up my scars and bruises when others come around
Dirty, lost girl seems like a beauty queen when you look
But only because she’s good at hiding the beatings she took
Time to turn around, do an about face
No wonder I stumble trying to complete this so-called race
So exhausted from thinking I have to win it
No, no, no, all we were called to do is finish
So sure of how everything’s supposed to go
Didn’t even listen when God when told me no
Sometimes I just get so tired and frustrated that I give into sin
Which brings me to pleading with God to take me back again
With a foot in the grave and a shovel in hand
I break all my promises yet continue to demand
I keep on digging a deeper and darker hole
I’m ashamed at how good I’ve gotten at playing this role
Time to turn around, do an about face
No wonder I stumble trying to complete this so-called race
So exhausted from thinking I have to win it
No, no, no, all we were called to do is finish
With my hands up and the tears flowing down
I accept the only One who deserves to wear the crown
This life of mine will no longer go to waste
Amen, Glory to God, your greatness I can taste
Turned around, did an about face
Let go of thinking life is only a race
No more giving into the belief I have to win it
Yes, Jesus, Yes, I’ll hold your hand to the finish
No wonder I stumble trying to complete this so-called race
So exhausted from thinking I have to win it
No, no, no, all we were called to do is finish
Trying to look cute, sound clever, and dignified each day
When God doesn’t even recognize me when I dress my soul that way
Out of fear to be seen helpless on the ground
I cover up my scars and bruises when others come around
Dirty, lost girl seems like a beauty queen when you look
But only because she’s good at hiding the beatings she took
Time to turn around, do an about face
No wonder I stumble trying to complete this so-called race
So exhausted from thinking I have to win it
No, no, no, all we were called to do is finish
So sure of how everything’s supposed to go
Didn’t even listen when God when told me no
Sometimes I just get so tired and frustrated that I give into sin
Which brings me to pleading with God to take me back again
With a foot in the grave and a shovel in hand
I break all my promises yet continue to demand
I keep on digging a deeper and darker hole
I’m ashamed at how good I’ve gotten at playing this role
Time to turn around, do an about face
No wonder I stumble trying to complete this so-called race
So exhausted from thinking I have to win it
No, no, no, all we were called to do is finish
With my hands up and the tears flowing down
I accept the only One who deserves to wear the crown
This life of mine will no longer go to waste
Amen, Glory to God, your greatness I can taste
Turned around, did an about face
Let go of thinking life is only a race
No more giving into the belief I have to win it
Yes, Jesus, Yes, I’ll hold your hand to the finish
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