"You are good, You are good when there's nothing good in me" Even on my worst days God is still good and shows me grace and mercy.
"You are love, You are love on display for all to see" God's love is on display each day through our actions, the actions of others, the majesty of His creation.
"You are light, You are light when the darkness closes in" Even on my darkest days of anxiety, shame and worry it is His light that shines bright. A reminder of forgiveness and love.
"You are hope, You are hope You have covered all my sin" The blood of Jesus has covered ALL my sin....and I can have the hope His blood will continue to cover my sin.
"You are peace, You are peace when my fear is crippling" This line especially helped me sing this verse solo in church with the confidence that God would touch someones heart through me. I need not fear b/c His touch is perfect even when I am not.
"You are true, You are true even in my wandering" As I tend to wander like a lost sheep, His word is true and will be there to guide me back into His loving arms.
"You are joy, You are joy You're the reason that I sing" He is the reason that I sing! I find pure joy in singing the praises of God. It is our communication!
"You are life, You are life in You death has lost it's sting" As I grow closer to God death does lose it's sting. This particular line sings out today because I have seen a lot of death this year. A boy my son had class with was killed by a car Saturday. So many similarities between this young man I did not know and my son: age, looks, and a heart for helping others. I wonder...would I be able to stand on the faith I have built with God if my son or daughter were taken before I am ready. I know God has a plan and His ways are far greater than mine and all I can do is have faith in the Mighty God.
"Oh I'm running to Your arms, I'm running to Your arms. The riches of Your love will always be enough. Nothing compares to your embrace. Light of the World Forever Reign!" Oh how I am running to Him. I long more and more each day to be in the embrace of Jesus. In my time of praise and worship I imagine His loving arms wrapping around me, oh what a sweet embrace!
"You are more You are more than my words will ever say" God is so much more than any words could ever say.
"You are Lord You are Lord all creation will proclaim" Oh what a day it will be to see ALL of creation proclaiming Jesus as Lord as the same time.
"You are here You are here in Your presence I'm made whole" Brokenness, fear, anxiety, shame, sin, weakness.....NOT in the presence of my LORD!!! HE makes me whole. I am made whole and new!
"You are God You are God of all else I'm letting go!" This lines says it all...He is God and we need to let go of all else. I've heard this before but it rings true with this line....."Just let go and let God!"
"my heart will sing no other name Jesus, Jesus" My heart will sing no other name.....Jesus is my Savior, my Redeemer, my Healer, my Strength, my Love.
I cherish the way God speaks to me, it works for me and He knows that very well. I still spend time in the Word but this is also another way He speaks to me. I encourage you to listen for God's special way of speaking to you. It may be through songs, poems, words of encouragement from others or helping others. Maybe you are one that loves to read His word straight from the bible and can spend hours doing so; whatever it is that brings you closer to God and into His presence that is where you will find His sweet embrace.
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