You will have to forgive me if this post does not make each of you feel warm and fuzzy and smiling all over. I put on a good face. And most of the time it is truly not a front. 23 hours of the day I feel good about whatever God has brought upon us. Yes, I have started reading the book of Job in hopes to have better understanding of trials and sufferings of faithful people. But that doesn't mean that there won't be that moment of brokenness. That moment...
11:00 (ish) Sunday, March 7, 2010. Settled between a visiting teenager and Jim who happened to be spouse less too (both of our better halves were under the weather). Feeling the power of Christ all over having witnessed some sweet kiddos come forth in baptism (one being my nephew) and after worshipping my King through the first 4 songs. Within moments, tears were streaming down my face. I wasn't sad or mad or angry. They were literally empty tears, for the time being anyway.
The music started.
I was paying attention to where the offering plate was, not so much to the music. But I do love the song. Then someone transitioned my attention. The music was so up tempo and everyone was clapping and swaying with such happiness. Everyone except me. It was like God slowed the words down just for me. He boldly stated some of the lines as if He and I were the only two in the building...
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
In the corners of mind
I just can't seem to find a reason to believe
That I can break free
Cause you see I have been down for so long
Feel like the hope is gone
But as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise you through my circumstance
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
Everything that could go wrong
All went wrong at one time
So much pressure fell on me
thought I was gonna lose my mind
But I know you wanna see
If I will hold on through these trials
But I need you to lift this load
Cause I can't take it anymore
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
Been through the fire and the rain
Bound in every kind of way
But God has broken every chain
So let me go right now
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
2 comments:
Wow. I had never really paid close attention to the words. I understand better what you were talking about earlier. I am praying, girlfriend.
Sorry you had the more masculine Gregory by your side this morning; I'd have loved to shed some tears with you. However, I am glad God ministered to you through Amanda's song.
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