They tell you where you need to go
They tell you when you'll need to leave
They tell you what you need to know
They tell you who you need to be
But everything inside you knows
There's more than what you've heard
There's so much more than empty conversations
Filled with empty words
And you're on fire
When He's near you
You're on fire
When He speaks
You're on fire
Burning at these mysteries
Give me one more time around
Give me one more chance to see
Give me everything You are
Give me one more chance to be, near You
Cause everything inside me looks like
Everything I hate
You are the hope I have for change
You are the only chance I'll take
I'm on fire
When You're near me
I'm on fire
When You speak
And I'm on fire
Burning at these mysteries
These mysteries...
I'm standing on the edge of me
I'm standing on the edge of everything I've never been before.
And I've been standing on the edge of me
Standing on the edge
And I'm on fire
When You're near me
I'm on fire
When You speak
I'm on fire
Burning at these mysteries... these mysteries... these mysteries
Ah you're the mystery
You're the mystery ~ Switchfoot
I'm standing on the edge of everything I've never been before.. it is such a scary place to be. Uncertainty. The unknown.. I own nothing of any value, I have nothing but my heart to give to God. Is that truly all He wants? I feel like He is turning me inside out for the sake of trust and love. I feel as though the path is completely obscured by darkness, with the exception of the brightest light He sets before me. Such a small space is illuminated. He is calling me to get up, though in darkness. I can hear their laughter and cynical words all around me. Softly He asks me to come, walk with Him. Stand with Him. Lifting up my eyes, standing apart, I know He is with me here.. Do I, myself, even know the significance of this? For once, I will listen to His still, whispering voice. I choose You. I choose to listen. The tone of His voice is drowning out the chatter I hear all around me. Whether I go to the left or the right.. I hear His voice. Is that enough? Others call out to me from the darkness: control, fear, doubt and unbelief. They say Your voice is not enough, they tell me to give them proof, logic, rationale... How I have tried in vain to appease them. I have wept for You to deliver me in times past. But I was still looking at them - trying desperately to prove to them.. and You so patiently waited for me to be with You.. to stop looking at them. Now I know, they will never be satisfied. Their hatred of You and the things You love is so palpable - and yet, they hold no sway now. I am with You.
Softness, gentleness, Your kindness overwhelms me. You're invitation - will I walk into the desert with You? Will I step out in faith with You? Will I allow You to lead me through the darkest place by faith alone.. knowing it's only You I have?.. no one else can see You.. Jesus, if I fail in mens' eyes and estimation, will You carry me? I could stay here forever, playing it safe, protecting myself, feeding fear.. You've shown me a greater love, a deeper truth, a vulnerable house that You alone will protect. It is there that I am safe. There I will reside.. it is You.. so lead me on. Though I am blind, You give me eyes to see the most important things: I can trust You... I can follow You anywhere. Nothing else matters.. I just need Your voice.. whatever happens, please don't let me lose the sound of Your voice...
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