A Journey of Faith

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Voice of Truth

Here is another Casting Crowns song called 'Voice Of Truth'

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=6GK7NNNX (the link to a really cute video on godtube) lyrics compliments of elyrics.
Oh what I would do to have The kind of faith it takes To climb out of this boat I'm in On to the crashing waves To step out of my comfort zone Into the realm of the unknown Where Jesus is And He's holding out His hand But the waves are calling out my name And they laugh at me Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed The waves they keep on telling me Time and time again "Boy, you'll never win! You'll never win!" But the voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" And the voice of truth says, "This is for My glory" Out of all the voices calling out to me I would choose to listen and believe the voice of truth Oh what I would do to have The kind of strength it takes To stand before a giant With just a sling and a stone Surrounded by the sound Of a thousand warriors Shaking in their armor Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand But the giant's calling out my name And he laughs at me Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed The giant keeps on telling me Time and time again "Boy you'll never win!You'll never win!" But the voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" And the voice of truth says, "This is for My glory" Out of all the voices calling out to me The voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" And the voice of truth says, "This is for My glory" Out of all the voices calling out to me I would choose to listen and believe I would choose to listen and believe the voice of truth The voice of truth

I have loved this song since I first heard it, but lately it has taken on new significance. It seems like everywhere I turn, GOD is showing me something. I have been challenged in the last year or so to leave my 'comfort zone'. I have gotten a little more ok with leaving that comfortable place, but something was holding me back. So GOD gave me the tools I needed to work towards being more secure and confident. I have dealt with some health issues that have, at times, been very scary. But, a while back, GOD made sure I learned about the whole 'breathing prayer' thing, and that has helped immeasurably, calming me when I thought that panic would overwhelm me. I haven't heard HIS voice audibly, but it's still there, in the words of a friend, the books and sermons that came at just the right time, in a tangible calm at a moment of fear and panic. HE is calling out to me not to be afraid, not to worry, not to listen to the other 'voices', and to trust in HIM. Listening to HIS voice only, I can ignore the 'waves' of doubt and failure, and slay that 'giant' of fear and insecurity.

Lord, help me to keep focusing only on Your voice. Thank YOU for Your faithfulness in speaking the truth to me in all things, and for continuing to work in my life. And thank YOU for all those who share their gifts with songs like these!! In JESUS' name, Amen

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