Song Of The Week - June 19

My goodness... what a week! I still haven't completely taken in everything that's happened. I've graduated! Holy frig, I've graduated! Ian, Simon, what did you do with yourselves after that? I still don't know how to operate normally with that knowledge inside of me. It's almost like the world's standing still, for a moment at least, until I finally realize that things have changed forever. I may have to be away to realize that.

This week, I'd like to introduce a new artist to you all. Not new to the Christian scene by any means, but she's (:O) probably new to all of you. That's alright though, because new in this case is a good thing.

My Love Hasn't Grown Cold - Bethany Dillon, Imagination

"Lo, and behold/My love hasn't grown cold/For you"

It took me quite a bit to find out who sang this song when I first heard it, because I strongly believed it to be Brooke Fraser; their voices are eerily similar. But alas, I was mistaken and was very happy when I finally discovered who it actually was. You could say that it quite made my day.

Does anyone remember this song? Mrs. Stuart used in her child sponsorship presentation a few months ago at church, which is where the song had a chance to speak its message to me. If you don't, then let me warn you: this week's SOTW is not a rocker or something to groove to. It is a very heartfelt, very simple song that reminds me of all the weight I feel for the pain in the world, and all the times I've been amazed by God's love this year.

Everywhere I look recently, there seems to be a new tragedy, a destructive accident, a difficult situation, an untimely death... It's a part of life, but I seem to notice it more and more with each passing day. And sometimes, although you don't want to ask the question, the thought arises: Where is God in the midst of all this pain and suffering? Why do the poor and needy go hungry, why do the good go first... Why? And as much as I hate to think it, the thought has crossed my mind if God still loves us, still cares for us. Of course I know what the answer is, but sometimes I find the answer hard to see, when it's hidden by everything that comes our way. This song is a great symbol, in that no matter how hard a situation becomes, whatever we've done or what tragic circumstances we may face, God's love has not, does not, and will never grow cold for us. God has blessed me so much over the past year. I remember clearly the day I auditioned for Exalt and was playing for Pastor Dave in the youth room, and after he left, I wept. I wept until my eyes were sore. How could God love me that much, to give me an opportunity like that? I've failed Him so many times with my actions and my words, and despite that, He still cares enough to take care of me. In my life, I have seen that His love does not grow cold, and I hope that despite everything that goes on in this world today, you would also see that He will never stop loving us.

My Love Hasn't Grown Cold - http://www.mediafire.com/?ozdh0ykgjim