Thursday, May 29, 2014

"Called me Higher"


I have so many thoughts about moving and "words" to say that might inspire someone but my insecurities get the best of me. I wonder if anyone would care or will people crack up at my grammar. For today... I don't care. 

I am learning a song by All Sons and Daughters called, "Called me Higher."
If you haven't heard it here is a link with the lyrics. 
I wanted to take these lyrics and put them in "real world" scenarios to make it easier to understand. 

Verse 1:
I could just sit-
I could just sit and wait for all Your goodness
Hope to feel Your presence
And I could just stay
I could just stay right where I am and hope to feel You
Hope to feel something again
And I could hold on
I could hold on to who I am and never let You
Change me from the inside
And I could be safe
I could be safe here in Your arms and never leave home
Never let these walls down

My version:
I could sit here in the same spot I've been in for years. 
I could wait on something to change but never put forth any effort to really hear you, Lord. 
I've been numb for so many years because:
 a. The pain hurts so bad
b. I'm scared of what people will think of me
c. What if I fail?
ETC. 
I  know I am capable of more but for some reason I never allow you to change my heart. 
I feel stuck, like I'll always be hiding something from everyone.

Chorus:
But You have called me higher
You have called me deeper
And I'll go where You will lead me Lord
You have called me higher
You have called me deeper
And I'll go where You lead me Lord
Where You lead me
Where You lead me Lord

My version:
All of my insecurities are no match for the path He has laid before us. 
You have called me to become more then what I think I am capable of. 
YOU can get me on the feet again. 
I have no other choice.
Because you had no other choice.
I will follow you. 
Your path might be scary but it is a guarantee that is it better. 

Not sure where these words find you today. 
I hope they meet you where you are. 
I hope you are inspired to WAKE UP and really LIVE a change. 
Witness a miracle. 
YOUR miracle. 
The fact that He is changing you. 
When your faith becomes unstoppable, uncontrollable, undeniable. 

I challenge you to challenge your fears and speak them away in JESUS name. 
KNOWING that when you ask Him believing He will do it-- you will receive it. 
In this case, I believe the word is courage. 

Matthew 21:22 - And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

I love internet prayer chains. So lets give it a go. What "move" are you needing to make?

A physical move? 
A mental move? 
A friend move?
A personality move?
Move closer to God? 
Move closer to forgiveness? 
Bravely list your fear here and pray for the person above yours. There is power in this little exercise. Together we can make it known that we are not alone in this crazy world.