most of you know that the following song "Coming Alive" by Phil Wickham has become an obession of mine. Its an anthem of sorts that has poured into my soul and out of my heart:
I see a banner of love
lifted over our heads
its waving in the sky
and its stained in red
from the far away hills
comes a voice in the night
its ringing in our hearts
like a battle cry
now we're Coming Alive
coming alive
open your heart
take what's inside
and let it go...
Its time. I've done this repeatedly, but lately I've been neglecting this simple, but needed everyday surrender. Taking what's inside my heart, and LETTING IT GO. This act allows God's love, mercy, grace, and peace to flood my heart and mind. By spending time in His word, and listening to him speak, I am filling my heart with God rather than my own selfishness and desires.
I firmly believe that some desires God can use, like my desire and delight in singing. Also my passion for storytelling and prayer can be used by God, but I still have to LET IT GO. I still have to be willing to be surrendered, empty of myself and open to what he's doing.
I just read a friend's Facebook status of, "Waiting for something beautiful." and it struck me. I want that. I want to wait upon the Lord, be patient, and wait for something beautiful. Isaiah 40:31 says, "Yet those who wait for the LORDwill gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary."So we're waiting. Seeking God's face. letting go. waiting for something beautiful.
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In your ocean, I'm ankle deep
ReplyDeleteI feel the waves crashin' on my feet
It's like I know where I need to be
But I can't figure out, yeah I can't figure out
Just how much air I will need to breathe
When your tide rushes over me
There's only one way to figure out
Will ya let me drown, will ya let me drown
Hey now, this is my desire
Consume me like a fire, 'cause I just want something beautiful
To touch me, I know that I'm in reach
'Cause I am down on my knees, I'm waiting for something beautiful
Oh, something beautiful
And the water is risin' quick
And for years I was scared of it
We can't be sure when it will subside
So I won't leave your side, no I can't leave your side
In a daydream, I couldn't live like this
I wouldn't stop until I found something beautiful
When I wake up, I know I will have
No, I still won't have what I need