Speak - Native Kingdom

Go... Stay... Follow... Wait...

The words echo around in my head, as I feel torn between conflicting messages. I'll go where You send me. I'll stay where You've planted me. I'll follow where You lead me, follow you anywhere (see here). I'll wait for you (here), I'll stay right here while the waves crash in around me.

This (new) song by Native Kingdom perfectly summarizes for me these conflicting directions and emotions, and I strain to hear God's whisper over me:
I need to hear You speak Your promises to me
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus
Surrender to Your will
I’ll follow where You lead
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus

O Jesus, how I need to hear you speak Your promises. Your truth.

What are the promises God has spoken over you? You are chosen... You are loved... I will make you a great nation... I will prepare a feast for you in the presence of your enemies...

Fear will not have the final word
I’m waiting here until You whisper

I'm waiting here until You whisper... I'll not listen to the voices around me telling me lies and falsehoods - the people who tell me that I deserve better... that I have earned better. Because I know the truth - I will receive better, but not in this life.

Surrender to Your will, I'll follow where You lead, I need to hear You speak, O Jesus.

Where are you leading me? Where do you want me to go, what do you want me to say, today, to that person you have put in front of me?

Is it about moving when it seems tough? Is it about leaving when too much is asked? or is it about leaning in, quieting my heart and listening for God's whisper, right where I am. I'm not saying God doesn't call people to follow, in hard and challenging and amazing and grace-giving ways. What I am saying is don't go without his voice. Listen for His voice.

Speak to me, speak to me... I need to hear You speak... I'll wait for You to speak...


Your voice is freedom for my soul
Your love is drawing my heart closer
Fear will not have the final word
I’m waiting here until You whisper

I need to hear You speak Your promises to me
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus
Surrender to Your will
I’ll follow where You lead
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus

I walk by faith and not by sight
Your truth is holding back the darkness
I know your plans for me are good
I dare not wander from your presence

I need to hear You speak Your promises to me
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus
Surrender to Your will
I’ll follow where You lead
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus

I'm listening, You have my attention
I'm leaning in, Come and break the silence
Much more than bread,
I hunger for Your words
Speak to me now, Oh Lord

I need to hear You speak Your promises to me
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus
Surrender to Your will
I’ll follow where You lead
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus

Speak to me, speak to me
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus
Surrender to Your will
I'll follow where You lead
I need to hear You speak, O Jesus

I need to hear You speak
I'll wait for You to speak