Closer to Love

Matt Kearney: Closer to Love

"She got the call today
One out of the gray
And when the smoke cleared
It took her breath away

She said she didn't believe
It could happen to me
I guess, we're all one phone call
From our knees
We're gonna get there soon

If every building falls
And all the stars fade
We'll still be singing this song
The one they can't take away

I'm gonna get there soon
She's gonna be there too
Crying in her room
Praying Lord come through
We're gonna get there soon

Oh it's your light
Oh, it's your way
Pull me out of the dark
Just to show me the way

Crying out now
From so far away
You pull me closer to love
Closer to love..."

Love for our brother and sisters in Christ. Being there when they are having a hard time and making them feel closer to love. It can be hard to bear one another's burdens but we are commanded to do so in the Bible. I pray that I will draw my friends closer to love and have friends that will pull me closer to love.

The video for this song couldn't be embedded or I would've posted that too. Youtube it sometime it's a cool concept!

Chimes, three
Tossing, turning
Eyes closed
Rolling, opening
Staring, yawning
Silent darkness
Ticking, tocking
Comfort void
Peace absent
Rising, walking
Sitting, thinking
Memories attacking
Chimes, four
Endless churning
Laying, musing
Face's hiding
Loudly weeping
Growing quiet
Finally sleeping.

Secret Ambition- Micheal W. Smith

I was in the basement putting away groceries and my dad had left his music running on his computer. This song was playing and it brought back many good childhood memories. The words also stuck out to me a lot more now that I'm older and a Christian. I thought I would share since it is an older song and I'm sure many haven't heard it.

"Young Man up on the hillside
Teaching new ways
Each word, winning them over
Each heart a kindled flame

Old men watch from the outside
Guarding their prey
Threatened by the voice of a paragon
Leading their lambs away
Leading them far away

But nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the holy veil away
Questioning those in powerful positions
Running to those who called His name
But nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away

His rage shaking the temple
His word to the wise
His hands, healing on the seventh day
His love wearing no disguise

But some say death to the radical
He's way out of line
Some say praise be the miracle
God sends a blessed sign
A blessed sign for troubled times

But nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the holy veil away
Questioning those in powerful positions
Running to those who called His name
But nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away

I tell you nobody knew
Until He gave His life away!"

-Micheal W. Smith

I am half the woman
I would like to be
I have half the zeal
Half the faith
Half the love
Half the patience
Most days I feel like I don't even have that much
Searching deep down for something to show
That reflects the Holy and Awesome God that I know
His love has been ever proven
I can feel His presence always
So why do I fail at trusting Him?
Why can't I instantly commit everything to Him?
But then I see that I am not half
I am completely nothing
Only by GOD am I half of anything
Only by His grace
His mercy
His salvation
Without Him I would not have life
There is nothing inside of me that is naturally good
He alone gives me the ability to please Him
He has made me the woman that I am
Even if I feel like a half
Jesus' sacrifice, death, resurrection
Has made me a whole
No broken pieces
No stained clothes
Perfect and complete in my Savior
Waiting for the Day
When I see Him face to face
And on that Day
I will be complete