This post is by no means a response to MK's posting. Hum, or is it?
Today on the way home from work I decided to listen to the radio.
This is rather unusual for me or Marshall to do, especially since we live in New Hampshire. The radio stations here, for the most part, are GARBAGE! On the days I do try to listen to the radio, I generally end up on NHPR (New Hampshire Public Radio) - not exactly what I call music!
Today I ended up on a station called The Positive Alternative. Despite the ridiculous name, the song that was playing, well for lack of a better description, "moved me".
I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always
- "There Will Be A Day" by Jeremy Camp
I didn't fully cry out, but tears welled up in my eyes. I've been terrible at being a follower of Christ lately. I'm just going through the motions - without the heart. I feel stagnant, yet I'm doing nothing with my faith to change my relationship with God. Even when I pray - my prayers seem hollow. But when I listened to this song, I realized I still believe it all - there will be a day when I will no longer feel sadness or pain, I won't battle depression, and I won't worry. I will be with Christ and my soul will be at peace.
God - allow my faith to grow, my heart to heal, and return my passion to serve only you.
SLK
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always
- "There Will Be A Day" by Jeremy Camp
I didn't fully cry out, but tears welled up in my eyes. I've been terrible at being a follower of Christ lately. I'm just going through the motions - without the heart. I feel stagnant, yet I'm doing nothing with my faith to change my relationship with God. Even when I pray - my prayers seem hollow. But when I listened to this song, I realized I still believe it all - there will be a day when I will no longer feel sadness or pain, I won't battle depression, and I won't worry. I will be with Christ and my soul will be at peace.
God - allow my faith to grow, my heart to heal, and return my passion to serve only you.
SLK
1 comment:
I know the feeling you are describing! Sometimes we need a reminder that we are Loved...and we get them if we pay attention. :) Bebo Norman songs always do that for me...ever heard him? I'm generally not a huge listener of Christian Contemporary music, but I love his songs and his voice is awesome.
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