“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” 1 John 1:5-10
Monthly Archives: January 2013
COINCIDENTS……. A GOD STORY
I have shared testimonies about occurrences in my life, situations I feel that the Lord had intervened. In a lot of these times I was questioned with was I really sure that these were just simply coincidents. But, by now, after fifty years of life in this world I have easily come to the stark realization that it is a very strong improbability that all of these occurrences could all be simply coincidents, for there have been far too many incidents. I know that I have been spared lives, I have been spared injuries, and I have been spared accidents/incidents which surely had a possibility of my presence.
One of these ‘incidents” was labeled a “God Story” by my daughter, and one which I have used as a testimony to secular minded individuals who quickly search for plausible excuses and rationalizations for any possible interventions. This story would be one in which rationalizations are very difficult to find.
The story happened probably about fifteen years ago on a Sunday in the springtime. I was a pilot for a skydiving organization in Indiana. Part of my responsibilities of a pilot was to bring the airplane from an airport from Ohio and fly it to the airport of operation over in Indiana. It was just a half hour short flight to make, and the home airport in Ohio avoided the aircraft’s higher taxes if it was stationed in Indiana instead. During the part of the year which provided adequate flying and jumping weather, I would fly jumpers every weekend. On Sunday, I would first attend church services, then drive to the airport to get the plane and fly it on over to Indiana for the day. On this specific day everything started off quite routinely, I went to church and drove to the airport, did a quick preflight inspection and began to taxi for takeoff. As I was taxiing and within a couple minutes of departure I heard a radio call from an airplane that was planning a low approach at the airport; he was three miles out at that time. I knew I could easily takeoff before he arrived, so I announced my intentions and immediately rolled on the active runway and began my departure, as I was doing so I searched the skies for any sign of aircraft, and was at peace as none were in sight. I had flown this particular airplane hundreds of hours and had literally made over a thousand takeoff and landings; and in all of them the airplane basically always behaved the same. At takeoff you applied full power and at about 60 mph, you would very gradually pull back on the wheel and the plane would easily leap off the ground, hungrily seeking the skies. However on this day as I reached 60 mph and tried to pull back the wheel, the airplane failed to respond. I didn’t give it too much thought at this point as I quickly accelerated to 65 mph, no response, 70 mph, no response…, then I started to feel bewildered. I looked around the cockpit for any obvious answers; some possible way the controls could possibly be locked or something; however I found no reason for the peculiar behavior. There was also a pending factor, the runway was a short one and I was quickly running out of room. If I couldn’t take off soon I would have to apply strong and hard braking before I ran out of room. I reached 75 mph, no avail, then at 80 mph when braking was imminent, the plane wobbled off the runway as I was pulling back the wheel with all of my strength. I scanned before me and I noticed the trees at the once far away end of the runway would be cleared by such a small margin. I was still abnormally having to apply such a forceful back pressure on the wheel to gain altitude, and I was quickly feeling apprehension to as why the airplane was behaving in such as odd behavior. At that point my eyes glanced directly above me and I was in shock as I saw another airplane extremely close overhead, so close in fact I could visible see the screws in the airframe; I immediately rolled my plane to the right and downward. At that moment I didn’t really think about the plane’s immediate responsive flight characteristics, all I knew was that there were mere feet of clearance. Within seconds our clearance from each other was of no factor, our probability of a collision no longer existed. As I was running this extreme unlikelihood through my mind I noticed how the plane was flying just like its normal self. I did some basic maneuvers with the plane to verify the validity of its change of behavior back to normal. As I was doing this, there became an absolute realization what would have happened if the plane had behaved normally during the takeoff. There would have been, without question, a mid-air collision; one in which I obviously wouldn’t have survived. Over the next several minutes I was filled in fearsome awe, I felt a very deep awareness of the Lord’s hand in this extremely small episode in my life, and I slightly trembled as I accepted the knowledge of His presense. Never again during the hundreds of more hours of flight time in this plane, did the plane ever behave abnormally again. And, never again did any takeoff deviate from the obvious normality.
GOD TALKS
Yes, God did talk to me once… In fact His messages have come to me numerous times. However, only once in a clear blunt message that reverberated throughout my mind. It was a very humbling experience that caused great sadness to me; a sadness that I still carry with me because of my failure to fulfill a responsibility. God knows all, and sees all, this we must never forget. If we choose to call ourselves Christians, or God’s people, then we must uphold the responsibility to that degree. We must as well understand that when we go to the Lord in prayer then this is before us as we present ourself to Him. As we desire to do God’s work we must understand the expectations of Him, and that is to make ourselves as close as possible to a living sacrifice, and holy before him. If we desire to serve others, yet we ourselves are far from being sanctioned because we do not walk distinctly in the word, then of course we are far from being approved to do so. For our example to others can easily be miscontrued by our actions, behaviors, and words. We can easily mislead many, or in fact, we can actually turn individuals away from the Word of God. Our desire to serve others must accompany our assurance of a true presentation of Christ’s will.
When God talked to me, it was after a prayer of mine, a request for help so that in turn I could help a special individual. As I sat in church a statement entered my mind in words that I don’t quite think up instantaneously. Words from a voice that was stern, yet quiet, “Your words are pure, yet your vessel is unclean.” I knew at once that the message was quite true, and I was sadly humbled before the Lord. Who was I to help others when my own actions were far from the representation of the words that I wanted to share. My words were only empty because the meaning seemed too hollow; for the source had truly lived a travesty in front of that special individual. I had too often stumbled from the straight and narrow righteous path, and the individual was a personal witness to those frequent actions. My words were scriptural pure, however, the vessel, me, was far from being a deserving messenger. And now, all I can do is pray daily for the Lord to inderject a worthy person to bring the true word to that individual and help lead her back to the flock.
I know now, that we must do our best to live the word in order to have an impact on those around us. We are supposed to be the best representation of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are His hands, His feet, His heart, and we must walk accordingly at all times.
PROVERBS 18
I like the book of Proverbs, it is simply written, full of wisdom, common sense, and bluntness. One could learn a lot, and use this scripture as a means to question their own accountability.As I read the text, I could see so many around me in it, and sadly, at times perhaps me as well.
“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” Proverbs 18:2
We all have seen this bad habit. And…, we have to make sure we don’t fall in this same pattern. I am sure you have seen this happen, the person you are trying to talk to that you can easily tell that they really aren’t listening to you. All they appear to be doing is thinking what they are planning in saying back to you as soon as they get the first opening to speak. And, yes, sure enough it gets quite apparent in their response that they really didn’t listen to you. What we can learn from this…, make sure that we don’t fall in this trap.
And, a verse that goes along with this…
“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” Proverbs 18:13
So…., these Proverbs teach us some communication skills…
“A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.” Proverbs 18:7
We must all think like this next verse, and realize exactly what it means…
“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.” Proverbs 18:8
ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED??????
“For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.” Hebrews 10:26-27
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.'” 1 Peter 1:14-16
“But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God………then he adds, ‘I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more’.” Hebrews 10:12-13, 17
I am not a theologian, and I am far from extensive schooling about scripture. However, I frequently hear Christians state that they are saved because once saved they are always saved; and a lot of churches preach this, and somehow I don’t see their logic. With forgiveness comes remorse and repentance. A continual and repetitive sinning with the identical sin does not show respect and honor to God. If we seek forgiveness time and time again, then we shall receive it. But we have to accept that we can’t be blanket covered if we don’t confess our repetitive sins and ask for His forgiveness and grace. I feel for one to knowingly sin expecting automatic salvation shows contempt for the Lord. If we turn away from God, foolishly choose to lead a secular life, can we really expect a free pardon?
“What shall we say then? Are we to continue to sin that grace be abound? By no means! How can we who died in sin still live in it?………What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!” Romans 6:1-3,15
“Sanctification can proceed only as we are obedient to the will of God.”
Think about it……… You still feel that you have a blanket saved policy???
ENTERTAINING ANGELS
“Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:1
I have always had an interest in this scripture, for I wonder how many times I have unknowingly passed by one of those possible angels. To this day I still remember an evening when I was a thirteen year old boy, that I answered a knock on the door to find a grubby old man asking for some food or money. I so easily dismissed him as I easily said no. In truth, I myself was living in a housing project in a border line poverty situation. We had very little food, much less, any money. So…, in reality there was little that I could have gave him. Yet…., the fact was that I so easily dismissed him. I could have found something to give, I am sure, if I looked hard enough. This experience still haunts me though. It is so difficult to give to strangers, for there are so many nowadays on street corners. We know there are many frauds out there as well. But…., is it really our right to judge their true situation? Is it our right to rationalize our not giving by making possible false convicting rejections? Would Jesus dismiss this street corner individual so easy? And…, let’s face it, would giving a dollar or a five dollar bill be that great of a sacrifice? Would our act actually be an enabling situation? If we have to give such deep thought of rationalization, it kind of makes you wonder that perhaps our Spirit is a conflicting influence. We don’t really pass by that many situations during the week… Maybe, maybe…., we should just reach in our pockets for something..
watch…….. HILLSONG UNITED/FROM THE WATERS I WILL RISE
WE CRY OUT/KIM WALKER
ONE DAY AT A TIME
One day at a time I will walk this road I’ve traveled so far
One day at a time well I know I will carry on
One day at a time I can see you took my life this far
One day at a time I will take this faith along
All this hope I breathe is given by the hand that carries me
Until I’m complete and I’ll take all I will
To understand this plan you have for me, for me
I’ve been shut up shut down held out held down
In ways I never knew I would
I can’t feel your fullness in my life
Well I’ve been burned out broken torn out torn down
In ways I never knew I would
I can’t feel your fullness in my life
One day at a time I will take these words you’ve given me
One day at a time I will rest in knowing you
One day at a time I will share this gift you’ve given me
One day at a time I will walk these valleys through
All I know is that I see how much my heart
Is longing to be cradled by your side
And I’ll give all I can to one day soon
Be held by your hand, by your hand
In all these things I will press on
I’ll be with you I know it wont be long
Jeremy Camp
DENIAL AND FORGIVENESS
“Simon Peter asked him,’Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow, but you will follow later.” Peter asked, ‘Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? I will tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” John 13:36-38
” ‘You are not one of the disciples, are you?’ The girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, ‘I am not” John 18:17
“As Simon Peter stood warmimg himself, he was asked, ‘You are not one of his disciples, are you?’ He denied it, saying, ‘I am not” John 18:25
“One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, ‘Didn’t I see you with him in the olive grove?’ Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.” John 18:26-27
-After the death and the resurrection-
“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord’, he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ Again Jesus said, ‘Simon son of John, do you truly love me?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep.’ The third time He said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.” John 21:15-17
I have read the Bible for over forty years now, and still I learn things from it that I have never learned, understood or correlated before. Until very recently I never connected these two parts before, the three denials and the three times Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. But what was ever more important was to truly understand these passages. In modern translation, even though it is close to the real meanings, there are times that it needs to be more explicit in certain situations, such as this one for us to truly understand the overall emphasis. To help us be more discerning of the word, at times we need to understand the meaning of the original language, such as in this instance, is Greek. There are “two different Greek verbs for the word love, agapao, to love deeply, used of divine love, and of the love which the law demands, and phileo, to be fond of, a love of lesser degree than agapao, as between friends. In the first two instances, where the Lord asks Peter, “Do you truly love me?’ He uses agapao, but Peter, remembering his three denials of the Lord and aware now of his own weakness, does not dare to reply with as strong as word as agapao. Instead he employs phileo in his reply, “Yes Lord, you know that I love you.” When the Lord inquires the third time, “Do you love me,” He uses the lesser word, phileo. And again the humbled disciple replies: “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love (phileo) you.”
This correlated information brings so much more meaning to these scriptures, and it can bring a relativity to us. We all sin and fall short of the glory of God; however we must realize that part of true forgiveness is humbling ourselves before Christ and others. And more important is to realize that in all of our actions, that Christ does truly know our heart, and we must act accordingly.
ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN IN NAME ONLY
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!” Matthew 7:21-23
Wow, how serious is this accusation from Christ! Can this be referring to some of us? Are we Christian in name only? Do we talk the word yet not walk the word? Are we quick to elevate ourselves above non-believers, thinking that we are closer to God than they are, but in reality, we aren’t? Do we know the word, yet not really live the word? Accepting the name as a Christian is a responsibility, an example that we are obligated to live up to. Does our lifestyle draw others to God, or further away from God as they question some of our behaviors. Are we going out in the world trying to make disciples of Christ? Or, are we just living in our own little world? Are we preaching the good word to our lost brothers, or are we just pointing out their faults? Can they feel the love in our hearts? Can they see the compasson and understanding that we should have for all? Can they truly see the face of Christ in our face?
YOU WERE ON THE CROSS
Lost, everything is lost
And everything I’ve loved before is gone
Alone like the coming of the frost
And a cold winter’s chill in my stony heart
And where were You when all that I’ve hoped for?
Where You when all that I’ve dreamed?
Came crashing down in shambles around me
You were on the cross
Pain, could you take away the pain?
If I find someone to blame, would it make my life seem easier?
Alone, all my friends are asleep
And I can’t find anyone to stay awake with me
Where were You when sin stole my innocence?
Where were You when I was ashamed?
Hiding in a life, I wish, I never made
You were on the cross, my God, my God, alone, alone
You were on the cross, You died for us, alone, alone
You were on the cross, victorious, alone, alone
You were there in all of my suffering
And You were there in doubt and in fear
I’m waiting on the dawn to reappear
Matt Maher
UNDERSTANDING THE ENEMY
“And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.” 2 Corinthians 11:14-15
Knowing the enemy is so difficult for he is a cunning wolf who continually appears in sheep’s clothing. The adversary will never appear as he truly is for deception is his greatest weapon. He places himself in innocent appearing situations as a ruse to influence those around him. Sadly so many individuals, including Christians, are easily decieved by the subtle behavior of this fiend. He or his servants can be pastors, they can be a close friend, they can be a teacher, they can be a missionary….. They can be a boyfriend who although claims he shares your faith, yet he doesn’t respect you enough not to continually pursue a sexual relationship. Or a friend male/female that entices you to bend the rules at times. You can’t walk both in the darkness and the light, you can’t choose which Biblical scripture to follow or ignore. You can’t compromise values to please others. As you stray off the path, he, the enemy is there, guiding you even more off with subtle, little steps. Evil is not obvious much of the time. It possesses us so very slowly, one little action or one small decision at a time. Satan is not omniscient, although some churches and Christians seem to feel that he is. However his servants are numerous and obviously throughout the world, and I do feel strongly that they do work closely in conjuction with him. Indeed Satan is powerful, and is wise, but he can’t read our thoughts. All he has to do however, is observe our actions to ascertain our desires, and then he can so easily influence our decisions. Listen to your Spirit…. it lets you know of the lies… Satan’s ploy is distraction; once again just subtleties. Time is on his side… Don’t look for a man with horns and a tail…., look for a good looking guy or a beautiful woman. He is clever, he will let us have 90% of what we seek, yet add his 10% of twisted or distorted perceptions; his one spoiled apple will spoil the rest of the barrel.
Satan will misuse scripture, he will convince you that certain sins aen’t really that bad. “We are told that Satan makes himself to appear “as an angel of light.” Think about an angel. An angel is something that we envision as depicting righteousness. Satan, through some of his methods, can look that way.”
“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 15:30
Christ himself, admits that Satan is the ruler of this world not Him. We must realize that the ruler is powerful. Simply said, “give the devil his due”. Do not be blind, walk into the light…..
WORLDS APART
I am the only one to blame for this
Somehow it all ends up the same
Soaring on the wings of selfish pride
I flew too high and like Icarus I collide
With a world I try so hard to leave behind
To rid myself of all but love
to give and die
To turn away and not become
Another nail to pierce the skin of one who loves
more deeply than the oceans,
more abundant than the tears
Of a world embracing every heartache
Can I be the one to sacrifice
Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow
To love you – take my world apart
To need you – I am on my knees
To love you – take my world apart
To need you – broken on my knees
All said and done I stand alone
Amongst remains of a life I should not own
It takes all I am to believe
In the mercy that covers me
Did you really have to die for me?
All I am for all you are
Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart
I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
and wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
More and more I need you now,
I owe you more each passing hour
the battle between grace and pride
I gave up not so long ago
So steal my heart and take the pain
and wash the feet and cleanse my pride
take the selfish, take the weak,
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
the sin-soaked heart and make it yours
take my world all apart
take it now, take it now
and serve the ones that I despise
speak the words I can’t deny
watch the world I used to love
fall to dust and thrown away
I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
so wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
so steal my heart and take the pain
take the selfish, take the weak
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
take my world apart, take my world apart
I pray, I pray, I pray
take my world apart
JARS OF CLAY watch….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zpo7KJ1q1o
TITHES, CHARITIES, MISSION SPONSORS
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:14-18
A true Christian will do works because that is the nature of being a Christian. So………, many times I have seen “Christians” rationalizing not giving or very selectively doing so. I have seen times, too many times when they feel that they have already given enough as they casually drink their $4.00 lattes. I have seen often when they feel that their $25-$35 a month wouldn’t make a difference anyway, as they drink their third Coke for the day. Others claim that their 10% tithing should be enough…. I have been on missions and seeking support, and my response so easily fell on deaf ears. Many church members and friends say that they want to help, yet when time comes to divvy up, suddenly they aren’t around. I have seen this scenario so many times. Recently at a large church I was visiting for a concert, at intermission time there was a promotion for Compassion International (a very good legitimate program for sponsoring children in foreign countries), and as I looked around at the about 1000 person crowd, not even a dozen raised their hands in interest of possible participation. I was so saddened because I am personally involved with this group and I realize the need of it. I know that this was not an exception though…. True there are numerous of great examples of the great compassionate people out there….. However, there should be much more by other Christians. Many must realize that little amounts do add up, others must realize that they need to make financial commitments instead of buying trinkets, candy bars, soft drinks, a vanity item, and clothing which is really not a necessity.
Open your hearts a bit wider….. Make a small sacrifice of by giving to some need by going without the need to purchase some small inconsequential item that you so casually buy. Make a new commitment to a honest charity or find a missionary to support.
SELF FORGIVENESS
Many times we accept that Christ has forgiven us, yet we are unable to forgive ourselves. Satan so subtly whispers to us that we aren’t worthy of forgiveness, and maybe our sins are too serious, too grave to ever be forgiven. You must wonder then if this is a form of vanity? How can we place ourselves above the Lord? If He forgives us, then if we don’t forgive ourselves, don’t we unconsciously elevate our decision above His? It is truly, very hard to forgive ourselves at times. However, we must also realize that the Lord provides us grace; a love so immense that we can’t begin to fathom the depths of it. For in truth, it would be impossible to love ourselves as much as the Lord loves us. The Lord only wants to see our remorse, our regret, and that our heart has changed…. If we can face the Lord in true repentance, then we must forgive ourselves..
watch…. TRUE FORGIVENESS
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, you heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14-15
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Forgiveness….., such as easy word to say, and in a lot of cases, to give it to others; but do we really? Do we say we forgive, yet clearly remember the “act” which we supposedly forgave? True forgiveness is wiping the chalk board clean, holding no conscious thought of the transgression. Just as Christ forgets our inequities as He forgives us. If later we choose to bring up the issue in any manner, and mention it to the trangressor, then do we actually, truly forgive? I hear many a “Christian” say that they can forgive, but that they can’t forget. This is not true forgiveness. Forgive as Christ forgives, forgive as you would desire to be forgiven from others.
SPIRIT OF TRUTH
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 1 John 4:4-6
AWAKE
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine with you.”
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 4:13-17
WHERE I BELONG
Sometimes it feels like I’m watching from the outside
Sometimes it feels like I’m breathing but am I alive
I won’t keep searching for answers that aren’t here to find
All I know is I’m not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong
So when the walls come falling down on me
And when I’m lost in the current of a raging sea
I have this blessed assurance holding me.
All I know is I’m not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong
When the earth shakes I wanna be found in You
When the lights fade I wanna be found in You
All I know is I’m not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong
Where I belong, where I belong
Where I belong, where I belong
BUILDING 429
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” John 15:18-19
STORM
How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean’s shapeless form
Water’s getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head
If I could just see you, everything would be all right
If I’d see you, this darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water, and you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes, I know everything will be alright, I know everything is alright
I know you didn’t bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Because I’m so used to living underneath the surface
If I could just see you, everything would be all right
If I’d see you, this darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water, and you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes, and I know everything will be alright
And I will walk on water, and you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes, I know everything will be alright, I know everything is alright
Everything’s alright, Yeah, everything’s alright
LIFEHOUSE
watch…… 
Jesus Follower 