my heart will choose to say.....
have you heard that song "blessed be your name" ok there are probably many songs with that title, but this one in particular has a verse that is different. we were singing this song at church on sunday and i started feeling overwhelmed by how much God has blessed my life over the past five years and how i am so undeserving. he has continually met mine and justins needs at just the right times and carried us through stressful times bringing us closer together and more full of character and wisdom. so i was a little choked up while starting to sing this song because of everything God has done for us.... then at one part in the song it says " you give and take away, my heart will choose to say, blessed be your name". oh my gosh, i burst into tears. (i rarely cry) at the same time of feeling overwhlemed by Gods goodness i was overwhlemed by how true that statement was in our lives right now. it wasnt a depressing feeling or a "why me God" feeling, but just at this point in my life, i have so much to be thankful for how could i turn my back on God and be angry with him, after all he has done for us and me being so undeserving in the first place. questioning his reasons or timing just doesnt seem necessary, he is God and i am not. he can take away if he wants to. he sees the big picture and is more concerned about bringing glory to his name and working in me as well. what kind of a father would he be if he didnt allow some difficult times to shape us and make us more like him. its amazing how even if he takes away, we can still be thankful and have joy and trust him with our lives.
here is the entire song....
Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
Blessed be your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be your name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name
gary b on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
that's a giant smile.
Alana on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
Hey can I share this testimony to my church? We are singing this song on Sunday, and what you said is so true. Also, I'm praying for you and your son.
Paulette on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
You are so inspiring. I pray for all of you constantly. May God continue to carry you .. please have Gary and Jeannette call me when your little guy arrives!!
Tracy on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
In the face of great struggle you continue to reflect God's amazing glory! Thank you for sharing this!
melody on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
You are such a blessing and amazing witness of God's beauty... thank you for sharing
Molly on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
A few years ago when I was on the worship team at church I remember having to mouth the words to this song because I could NOT sing without crying. I always think about how God meets us where we are at... but in reality, God is with us at all times and his there looking at us when we turn to take notice of his care for us. He is truly an awesome Father and I love Him so much. Thanks for sharing with us... you're in our prayers.
erika on Jul 27, 2009 7:35pm
Wow, two weeks ago, I had the same thing happen to me with the same song at church! The song was just what I needed to hear at the moment. I can't imagine life without Christ and I too am so thankful for all he does and showing me that I need to rejoice in suffering! XO