and it's always a specific song that's tailored for where we are in that specific moment.
the lyrics touch us like nothing before and then it's undeniable that truly the Lord is speaking to your heart in that moment.
i want to share my moment, although it's not the only one as the Lord is always reaching out, but this one sticks out the most to me because of where my heart was.
or actually the state of my heart. shattered. completely broken.
one thing after another over the course of years had left me feeling like a failure. feeling like i had no worth, nothing to give, and sadly at one point, no reason to live.
one morning as i woke up and was driving in to work, i cried out to God, like literally cried out. there in my car, without tinted windows. yep.
frantically, because the heartache was too much to bear. i had tried everything, and nothing seemed to fix the situation i was in. in hindsight, i had tried everything but truly giving my all to Jesus. and as i drove, trying to not let the tears blind me, the lyrics from Big Daddy Weave's Redeemed started streaming through the speakers:
'then you look at this prisoner and say to me: son, stop fighting a fight that's already been won.'
it was as if my tears stopped for a moment from shock of what i had just heard. i just stopped in awe. God was telling me, stop fighting, stop trying on your own. I got this.
You are redeemed, you are my child, you are worthy. and then the tears flowed so much more than before, because at that moment, i honestly felt loved beyond measure by my God.
that song, still, while i have it playing as i type, brings me to tears. how beautiful is His love that nothing will stop Him from reaching out and lifting our head from our shame, enveloping us in His arms knowing His work in us is ongoing.
we are so beautifully redeemed.
xoxo, leah
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7 comments:
What an awesome moment. The Lord can use what ever he chooses to speak to his people (I mean, if he can use a mule...). Those moments are the most precious! Without writing a novel I will tell you, I was going through a VERY hard time in my life when I was 17 years old. Much like you, I was sitting in my car (in the parking lot of my church) sobbing. It was pouring rain outside.. I was filled with loneliness, doubt, insecurities.. and all of the sudden, "Praise you in this storm" came on the radio... Wow. That was the first time I'd heard it. That hit me straight to the core.
I'll never forget it.
Thank you for sharing :)
what a powerful story. I love this song too, and that lyric. It's so so true. I need this reminder as well. Thank you and Amy for hosting this linkup :)
Waaayyy to make me tear up at work! Love your heart!!!
"I'm not who I used to be"
Love those words. Every time I hear this song when I'm feeling defeated those words just stick with me
What a wonderful song! Similar to what you mentioned on my post, I've heard this song on the radio, but it wasn't until this morning that I really focused on the lyrics and didn't just listen to it as background music in the car. And wow, this is so powerful.
Thank you for this link-up! I have loved discovering new songs + blogs + a greater love for Christ. :)
I LOVE this song as well!!
I think I might link up tomorrow! :)
one of my favorites!!!
love this and the group :)
cute blog you have!
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