Listen to the Lyrics #7

I Will Lift My Eyes - Bebo Norman

Another 'must have' on your IPOD.
Heard this for the first time in church way back at the beginning of the year and fell in love with it. Love the sound....but love the lyrics. Have a listen....and a read.
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God, my God, I cry out 
Your beloved needs You now 
God, be near, calm my fear 
And take my doubt 

Your kindness is what pulls me up 
Your love is all that draws me in 

I will lift my eyes to the Maker 
Of the mountains I can’t climb 
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer 
Of the oceans raging wild 
I will lift my eyes to the Healer 
Of the hurt I hold inside 
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You 

God, my God, let Mercy sing 
Her melody over me 
God, right here all I bring 
Is all of me 

‘Cause You are and You were and You will be forever 
The Lover I need to save me 
‘Cause You fashioned the earth and You hold it together, God 
So hold me now


These lyrics echo some of the prayers I have been praying of late. And the ones I have been praying when it's late! 
But how reassuring in the midst of pain or uncertainty, in times of trial or suffering, when I am lonely, tired or teary....I can call out to my God and He hears me. He calls me 'His Beloved' and He is near. He offers comfort and peace. He provides the strength I need to keep on keeping on. He settles me and gives me hope. 
I just need to look to Him...talk to Him and open myself up for His Spirit to work in me. Love it!
And LOVE His kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, patience and grace.
What do YOU love most about Him? Add a comment and tell me.
Meanwhile.....lift your eyes to the Maker and draw your strength, hope, peace and joy from the One who made you and loves you with a depth of love that just can't be measured.