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Friday, December 23, 2011

Thusfar Untitled

I feel like I'm in a corner;
I'm feeling somewhat desperate, but You, You are with me still.
Adrift in  a sea of answers to the same old familiar questions
When all I want is your will.

You have never left me.  You will never leave me, and
wisdom You are faithful to provide.
You are a God of action.  I wait on Your compassion that is
sure as the dawn and faithful as the tide.

CHORUS
You are able to save!
You are able to heal!
You are able to lift me out of this!
You've delivered before, and
You'll save me again, and I will rejoice in faith because of this!

Your Spirit that's strong and mighty, is within, around, beside me; I'm safe, and my life's in Your hands.
It's not just a pithy saying, there's a reason to You I'm praying, for everything is under Your command!

In Christ You hear each whisper, each word, each sigh I've ever uttered.
You're next to me when I laugh and when I cry.
So, I'll not fear the future for Your love and mercy follow, and Your word and Son are my light and my guide.

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hosanna to the King!
Praise You Yahweh, Praise You Yahweh!  Have mercy LORD of everything!

CHORUS

Chords
verses- EmAmCGD
Chorus- AmCG(D?)
Bridge- something like the above, not decided
It may be necessary to capo, as in this key it is really low for a woman's voice.

Backstory:
This song is inspired by this cool teaching on communicating with God that I listened to on P4CM.com (really enjoyed it, it is here http://www.p4cm.com/video/how-communicate-god-pt-1).  Something that really touched me was how the Psalms talk to God honestly and then bring praise to Him and rejoice in His character at any time.

This afternoon and for a while I have been somewhat confused regarding some health stuff that is bothersome.  To add to this my temp job ended yesterday and I'm not sure which way to go, so out of said issues I expressed towards God the general feeling of, "Good grief, I am really sick of this and confused and do not know what is or should be next" and then sang to Him about who He was, what He's done, and how He is good and able and faithful to save.  Even if I do not know what to do, I do know the One with the answers:).

Here are some verses I was thinking of that inspired or go particularly well with the song.  They are in ESV translation.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Ps 121:2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 

Ps 139:3-5  You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Ps 103:2-3 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 

 
Hopefully this is encouraging to anyone who's been confused, frustrated, or needs God to step in (all of us!).

Blessings to you!

2 comments:

  1. This is really beautiful, Christine! The words are most comforting and encouraging. I also really like the Scripture references.

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  2. Thank you Sherry, your words mean a lot! I am glad you enjoyed the words and references. :)

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