A Lot Has Changed

There has been a crazy amount of change in these months since my last post. Part of my absence has been the hectic nature of ministry and family life. But also a lot of drama, unfortunately as is ministry sometimes. For my own sake, I write. I find it cathartic and therapeutic. Today, all I have is the lyrics to a new song from Upperroom. Lately, scripture and worship music lyrics are the only words I have. But it’s also, right now, all I need. My own words will come in time. I’ve buried myself in the Psalms and Proverbs. His Words from His book have held me close. I hope you hold them close when you go through deep waters. Dear reader, hold the Lord close at all times. Even when the darkness seems suffocating. Even when it seems there is no way out. Even when it seems there will never be justice or fairness in this world. Hold your Jesus close. He promises to draw near to those who call on Him.

“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.” Psalms‬ ‭103:1-6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Pure” by Abbie Gamboa, Upperroom

Coming back to just me and You
Just a heart song singing out of tune
I remember the simplicity
Just to feel You here was everything

Stunned by Your beauty
This is my offering

Not for anything that I could gain
Just to honor You and bring You praise
Like a fragrance broken on the floor
May my worship be pure

There’s no motive, there’s no hidden catch
Here’s my all and I don’t want it back
Like a fragrance broken on the floor
May my worship be pure

Find me like a child again
Full of wonder, full of innocence
Before anything got in the way
Any dream or any accolade

You make it easy
Easy to bring me

Not for anything that I could gain
Just to honor You and bring You praise
Like a fragrance broken on the floor
May my worship be pure

There’s no motive, there’s no hidden catch
Here’s my all and I don’t want it back
Like a fragrance broken on the floor
May my worship be pure

Pure thanks, pure praise
Nothing in the way

My heart, my love
This is all You want

This is all You want
This is all You want
Oh Jesus, this is for You
Oh Jesus, this is only for You

And it’s all about you

Not for anything that I could gain
Just to honor You and bring You praise
Like a fragrance broken on the floor
May my worship be pure

There’s no motive, there’s no hidden catch
Here’s my all and I don’t want it back
Like a fragrance broken on the floor
Let my worship be pure