There is a song whose lyrics really resonate with me...and where I have come from. The opening verse goes:
Separated, I cut myself clean
From a past that comes back in my darkest of dreams
Been apprehended by a spiritual force
And a grace that replaced all the me I've divorced
The name of the song? Jesus Freak (by DC Talk).
Being labelled a Jesus Freak was one of the reasons it took me so long to be a Christian. How could I be one with all the perceptions that go with being a Christian. Now of course I dont mind. I tell people. Being a young Christian though - it took a little while to get the courage. To get the lines down pat. To the point where it rolls off the tongue. I dont want to be a Christian that turns people off from becoming a Christian.
So, why does the song resonate with me so? Cause I feel like I have "cut myself clean". I have been "apprehended by a spiritual force". And God's grace has replaced the old me. It's amazing that it has changed everything. BUT this post is not my testimonial. Maybe another time! :-)
1 comment:
the first time i read the lyrics i pictured you.
the second time, i pictured myself.
God knows his children so well. It sounds like you and yet it also sounds like me.
His word is so true...
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.
AND...
Resist him (Satan), standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
welcome to my world beloved
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