You Save Me
i feel your loving arms surround me
your hands, they hold me close to you
with perfect eyes you're watching out for me
your warm embrace is ever-present
i fly so high upheld by you
i sink into a warm and loving rest
jesus, you are my protector
you have stationed every angel around me
jesus, you are my provider
you are everything that i will ever need
you save me
when i am tired you come renew me
your heart and hands restore my soul
you lead me to a place of quiet rest
holy spirit, i surrender everything i am to you
my joy, my strength, my life are in your hands
You Are Lord
in every breath i take
i receive the gift of life from you, oh god
in every step i take
i feel the love you freely give to me, oh god
and our voices sing out loud and strong
to thank you for your marvelous, boundless love
all through our darkest night we raise this song of praise
for you goodness and your might
your name, oh god, be praised on high
your power and love is clearly shown throughout the earth
your name, oh god, be lifted up on high
forever we your people will proclaim:
you are lord!
Jesus, Be the First
jesus, be the first, be my guiding light
everywhere you lead i will follow
i pushed you away, gave you second place
now come be the first again
jesus, i need you more than anything i can see
precious jesus, i want you to be my all in all, my king
jesus be the first, go before me now
i will walk behind in your footprints
i pushed you away, gave you second place
now come be the first again
please come be the first again
[begin confusion/sadness]
it's really hard for me to sing these songs anymore. i love them and i think they should still be sung, but i cry every time i hear them. they are so true and great, but seem like such a misleading lie.
i'm having a really hard time putting words to the feelings i have about them right now, so i'm going to stop trying for now.
some of you will understand this post better than others, but just wait for the comment revealing the author of these words and maybe it will make more sense.
[the confusion and sadness will never end]
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6 comments:
confusion and sadness seem to be a common trait these days.
hard to read and hard to sing indeed...and so together we can hold on to that which is true and trust worthy, Jesus Himself. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is our hope and our strength and must be our focal point.
i love your willingness to be honest lauree. i share your confusion and sadness and i am here for you.
mom
:( Lauree friend, I have no words for you. I wish I did. Listen to your mothers, though. Let her help.
I love you, dear friend.
Lots and lots and lots.
i think i understand your post and i too am sad. i am not however confused. when i understand the enemy comes to lie, to steal and to kill i can understand why things happen the way they do. the enemy always comes after the ones who can and are making a difference. we must do a better job as a Family in protecting each other any way we can. the enemy wins to much and it must stop. lean in to your friends and family and never ever give up confidence in the truth that ...the One who starts the work promises to finish it.
i like your blog.
I hear you, Laur. Feeling your pain and praying for you. I'm glad in a way (through Jo) we're related. Makes me feel closer to you even though I live so far away. We have more in common than you probably know...Rand and I have gone through (are still going through) a similar sadness and confusion. I'd be glad to talk/email with you about it any time.
(((hugs))) from me and the little boys.
it would be great to hear your thoughts, kaylee. thanks for the prayers and hugs :)
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