I'm hoping that everyone had a very good Holy Week, and hopefully took some time to reflect on why we have this long weekend. It's always good to have some days off from school or work ;), but I also think it's very important to remember the specific reasons why we have that particular day off from routines we'd like to get away from. And though I may be biased slightly, I think that this break is because of the most important reason of all... The reason we still live, and the reason that we can still hold our heads up at all. Today is Good Friday, and let's hope and pray that we never forget the importance of that.
This week, the SOTW is reflecting a bit of the things on my heart, and also an old acquaintance. He came by once, just him and his acoustic guitar...
Come Back Around - Matt Brouwer, Where's Our Revolution"When your heroes have all let down/And you find that your faith is unsound/come to me dear/With your broken heart"
As most of you know, this year's Holy Week has been a rough one for me. I have talked, argued, been beaten down emotionally, and I've just been running along a razor's edge this entire week... It's been exhausting, to say the least. And there was a point where I just couldn't find any comfort. The earth was beating down, and it was pounding hard.
That is why this week's SOTW is close, and probably will stay close to my heart for a long time to come. Come Back Around is by Matt Brouwer, who came and performed at our church last June. One thing I realized about him was that his songwriting and lyrics were so relatable, and dealt with a lot of what I was feeling at the time, and a bit of what I feel now. The song is short, but I chose this song for its quality, not its quantity. I just find so much comfort in what it has to say.
We've all been let down, dissapointed, saddened... And it's a horrible feeling. When a friend leaves you hanging, when someone fails to keep a promise, when everything that could possibly go wrong for you does go wrong, and you feel like the only one going through any of that. It's a rough place to be, and I personally think that that's when we forget God. Sure, we also forget Him in the good times unfortunately, but although we may remember Him more when the going gets tough, sometimes we just lock ourselves away, to be undisturbed by anyone, and ignore the outsretched hands that are there in front of you. This song reminded me that God is ever present, whenever I need Him. That He cares enough to hold me and support my hurts and insufficiencies is still something that I have not fully appreciated yet, and something I don't know if I ever can. The fact that He has sacrificed everything He could possibly sacrifice in order for us to have a chance... I'm disgusted with myself for not being able to appreciate the weight of it all, and even shun it if I deem it inconvenient or uncomfortable. I am grateful everyday that despite the fact that we turn our backs on Him, if something gets us down, He never turns away. In fact, he draws nearer. Our Savior... he never fails to astound me. I wouldn't be where I am today without His love and comfort. And today, I remember what He did to give me a chance, and what He continues to do to lift me from the burdens that I face in my life. Let this song remind you that whatever happens, you can still go to Him, because of what he did today over two millenia ago.. and because of who He is. Remember Christ this weekend, he will never forget you.
Come Back Around - http://www.mediafire.com/?gw1tyzouedm
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