it's been one of those days...

i just can't really explain the things that i've felt. but i'm so glad i read this again.

When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within, Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For, behold, those who are far from You will perish; You have destroyed all those who are unfaithful to You. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. Psalm 73:21-28 (NASB)


i'm loving the jon foreman EPs. i love that he can be so much more explicit about God in his songs. i usually take awhile to warm up to a cd. but with these.. i liked them the instant i heard them. here's one of my favourites from the spring EP. take a listen!


Your Love Is Strong - Jon Foreman

Heavenly Father You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune Or out of place
I walk to the meadow And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl On her wedding day

So why do I worry? Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need You know what I need!

Your love is Your love is Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens Is now advancing
Invade my heart Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself To buy the one you've found?
Two things you told me That you are strong
And you love me Yes you love me!

Your love is Your love is Your love is strong

Our God in heaven Hallowed be
Thy name above all names
Your kingdom come Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us weary sinners
Lead us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons