Heart Speak

Warning: Sappy-ness alert

These lyrics speak my heart right now:

Look at me (by Carrie Underwood)

I would bet my life like I bet my heart
That you were the one, baby
I've never been so sure of anything before
You're driving my heart crazy

I can't hold out
I can't hold back now
Like I've done before

Darling look at me
I've fallen like a fool for you
Darling can't you see
I'd do anything you want me to

I tell myself I'm in too deep
Then I fall a little farther
Every time you look at me

How do you do that, babe?
Make me feel like I'm the only girl alive for you
I don't know what it is that makes me fall like this
First time in your arms I knew

The way you held me
I knew that this could be
What I've been waiting to find

Darling look at me
I've fallen like a fool for you
Darling can't you see
I'd do anything you want me to

I tell myself I'm gettin' in too deep
Then I fall a little farther
Every time you look at me

Songs that remind me of other people

Some songs just lend themselves to reminding you of someone. I have many of those songs - this is just one.

"How Can I Keep From Singing"

There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne

(as sung by Chris Tomlin)

Mushy

I figure that there may be one or two people who actually read this blog (and not consistently at that) - and I am 99.9% sure they are related to me. That being said, somehow this blog has turned into more of my own way of putting down stuff that I need to get out of my head. So if it's too much, my apologies (especially because recently it's become what some may refer to as a little 'mushy').

Ever wanted to say something to someone - and then you hear the perfect song lyrics? That happens to me a lot. Though, usually, it's not something I'll actually say, just something I want to say - but will keep bottled up.

These are those lyrics today (only slightly adjusted for gender purposes):

Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me

You say you've turned it off, hid your heart upon a shelf
Scared of what it might cost to take it down for someone else
'Cause loving her you lost too much of yourself
Baby can't you see that she's not me

And I need you to know you can fall into me
That my arms are wide open and will always be
Right here waiting, staying strong
Come and fall into me

I'll follow any road anywhere to get to you
I'll open us my soul if that's what you need me to do
Now baby its your move all you've got to do
Is believe in love, just believe in us

"Fall Into Me" (by Emerson Drive)

Warned you it might be mushy. Oh well, that's my heart recently. Mushy. No matter how hard I try not to be.

What Faith Can Do

So many times we forget what Jesus said in Matthew 17:20. "...Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

I am thankful that beyond my minuscule faith, the faith of many other god-fearing, righteous people have influenced not only my life, but the world I live in.

I don't know that I've heard it said better than through these lyrics:

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do.

What Faith Can Do (Kutless)

Defining lyrics

2 AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me,
Threatening the life it belongs to...

Anna Nalick - Breathe (2 a.m.)

It's late and I'm feeling so tired
Having trouble sleeping.
This constant compromise
Between thinking and breathing.

Corrine Bailey Rae - Trouble Sleeping

Just pieces of lyrics that resonate this week.

Praise You in this Storm

Sometimes it's the words of the songwriters that say exactly what I feel. This has been true for me so many times throughout my life. It is the following lyrics from the song "Praise You in this Storm" by Casting Crowns that speak to me right now.

"Praise You In This Storm"

I was sure by now

God You would have reached down

And wiped our tears away

Stepped in and saved the day

But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls

I barely hear Your whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away

And I'll praise You in this storm

And I will lift my hands

For You are who You are

No matter where I am

And every tear I've cried

You hold in Your hand

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm

I remember when

I stumbled in the wind

You heard my cry to you

And you raised me up again

My strength is almost gone

How can I carry on

If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls

I barely hear You whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills

Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord

The Maker of Heaven and Earth