Saturday, November 14, 2009

What do I know of holy.

I've been listening to this song alot lately. What do I know of holy by Addison road. The lyrics speak straight to my heart.

I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
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Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

(CHORUS 2)
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life "its" name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?

Addison Road
Check it out here on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8fSjtPLuBQ


A list for myself.

I need mercy above all else.

I want to learn wisdom, and unlearn willful self-preoccupation.

I need to learn to love both God and neighbor.
"The goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith."

I long for God name to be honored, for his kingdom to come, for his will to be done on earth, for his whole church to be glorified together.

I want Christ glory and loving kindness and goodness to be seen on earth, to fill the earth as obviously as water fill the ocean.

I need God to be my refuge and deliverer, setting me free from enemies, sufferings, sorrows, death, temptations.

I long for the Lord to wipe away all tears.

I need God to change me from who I am by instinct, choice, and practice.

I want him to deliver me from my obsessive self-righteousness, to slay my lust for self-vindication, so that I feel my need for the mercy of Christ, so that I learn to treat other gently.

I need God mighty and intimate help in order to will and to do those thing that last unto eternal life.

I want to learn how to endure hardship and suffering in hope, having my faith simplified, deepened, and purified.

I need to learn, to listen, to worship, to delight, to trust, to give thanks, to cry out, to take refuge, to obey, to serve, to hope.

I want to attain the resurrection to eternal life.
"We groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body."

I need God himself.

I ask for all of these in the name of the Redeemer of all that is dark and broken.

Amy

Is looking like this blog might just be me blogging. I'll tried to get Scott to blog sometimes too.

6 comments:

  1. "all my longings lie open before you, O Lord;
    my sighing is not hidden from you.
    I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned me out of the slimy pit,
    out of the mud and mire
    he set my feet on a rock,
    and gave me a firm place to stand.

    Oh Lord you are my God
    earnestly I seek you.
    my soul THIRSTS FOR YOU
    My body longs for you
    in a DRY AND WEARY LAND
    WHERE THERE IS NO WATER.

    My soul clings to you
    your right hand UPHOLDS ME."

    praying for you, Amy.
    Whenever I think about reaching out to the youngsters, I always think about how you reached out to me.. even though I pushed you away, you relentlesly ran down the parking lot chasing after me. I was annoyed but at the same time, so touched that you would pursue after me like that. How much more does the Father pursues after us? He's pursuing after you.

    praying for you.

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  2. hi Amy!! i read your blog :P i'm sorry for whatever pain you have going on =/ next time we have a date you HAVE to talk about yourself ok?? you always listen to me and ask me questions. i feel so selfish talking about myself the whole time =[ i want to be your support (even tho i'm younger and stuff)!

    Some Scripture for you:
    "More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces ENDURANCE, and endurance produces CHARACTER, and character produces HOPE, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." ~Romans 5:3~5

    "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is FAITHFUL, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." ~1 Corinthians 10:13 [i think temptation can be substituted with suffering. suffering tempts us after all. you are NOT alone!]

    "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." ~Psalm 34:18~19

    i pray that you may find the rest you seek in His glory. =] i love you! keep hoping.

    p.s. i've been listening to that song a lot too!

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