Saturday, February 27, 2016

You Feel So Far

You Feel So Far

I know that You are right here with me
I know that You truly care
I know Your name is above every name
I know of my sin that You would bear
But You feel so far

You are Adonai Purifier
You are the Comforter of those who mourn
You are the Healer of the sick and broken
You are where the world would release its scorn
But You feel so far

Where would I be without Your Spirit?
Where would I release these deep sorrows?
Where would hope hide if You had not found it?
Where would love rest if You had not abode?
But You feel so far

When will these thoughts stop trampling me?
When will peace be a friend of mine?
When will affliction be just a memory?
When will joy toast to a gleeful night?
So You don't feel so far

Thursday, February 25, 2016

The Maestro

The Maestro

Rhythms of creation
Providential patterns 
Resonate in an orchestra of peace
Obey the One
The Maestro
Who composes with scarred hands and feet
On a throne He sits
At God's right hand
Waving His sovereign baton
Heavenly sounds
A perfect symphony
Permeates every realm and beyond

Thursday, February 18, 2016

My Redeemer

My Redeemer

My Redeemer
Lift up my soul
It has been beaten 
Barren in turmoil
All I can think of
Is how I have failed
All I can sing of
Are sorrowful tales

My Redeemer
Take all my rags
Soiled and filthy
I've raised the white flag
I can't do it alone
No matter my effort
I trip and I stumble 
I've lost all of life's pleasure

My Redeemer
All I have is a frown
This smile I make
Is me sad upside down
Fill me once more
Take the sorrow within
Empty me of me
Fill me with You once again

My Redeemer
I have nothing to give
Take all that I am
So I truly may live
Take the depths of my soul
Take my shame and remorse
Exchange it with goodness
Show me Holiness' course

My Redeemer
You walked as a man
You've hurt, You've wept
They stuck nails through your hands
You were hung on a cross
While a spear pierced Your side
Blood and water flowed down
Humility conquered pride

My Redeemer
Now when I feel pain
I remember this image
Of You being hanged
You know what it's like
To hurt for no reason
After all you paid the price
You took on the world's treason

My Redeemer