What do you think of when you hear the phrase "I am surrounded"? Is it positive? Or negative? Do you think of being surrounded by enemies? For sure when I hear the words I definitely bring up all kinds of negative images.
I am surrounded
On every side, can’t see the light of day
But what if... what if...
What if we thought of it in the Hebrews 12 way? Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. - Hebrews 12:1
But I am persuaded
Beyond all hope, You won’t let go of me
I stake my claim
On every word You say
You will not be late
What if instead of feeling surrounded by our enemies we realize that stronger than those foe, closer to us, we are surrounded by a crown of witnesses to the life of faith, people to remind us of the truth. Who reminds you of the truth? Do you hold them close? Surround yourself with them? Do you stake your claim on the every word He says? Knowing that He will not be late?
I will sing through fire and thunder
Cause You are on my side
I trust You with my life
I know my story, it isn’t over
Even against all odds
You are a faithful God
That’s who You are
You are a faithful God
What do you do in the midst of the fire and storm? Do you sing of God's faithful love? Because friends, He is faithful.
The darkest of weather
Though I can’t see, I still believe You’re good So I’m moving forward
Through crashing waves, I know I’m safe with You
You hold my life
You hear my cry
With every breath inside
Today has been a dark weather day for me. A friend of mine I haven't talked to in a while (not a close friend, but someone who I do count as a friend, someone who has been their for me over the last few years) messaged me that a close friend/coworker of hers had died, and that she herself was just diagnosed with cancer. I hurt so much for my friend. And honestly, I can't see God in that. But, even though I can't see it, I do still believe that He is good. And I know she does, too. And I truly believe that as I cry out to God he hears my cry, every breath of it.
I am convinced
That Your promises will hold together
And I will dwell
In the hope of Your love forever
God help me dwell in your hope forever!
I am surrounded
On every side, can’t see the light of day
But I am persuaded
Beyond all hope, You won’t let go of me
I stake my claim
On every word You say
You will not be late
I will sing through fire and thunder
Cause You are on my side
I trust You with my life
I know my story, it isn’t over
Even against all odds
You are a faithful God
That’s who You are
You are a faithful God
The darkest of weather
Though I can’t see, I still believe You’re good So I’m moving forward
Through crashing waves, I know I’m safe with You
You hold my life
You hear my cry
With every breath inside
I am convinced
That Your promises will hold together
And I will dwell
In the hope of Your love forever
(Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker, Colby Wedgeworth)
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Ugh. Tough news day. I wonder how much I miss when I'm so internal; as in, who am I letting into my circle vs. who am I CHOOSING to surround myself with. This also reminds me of the Surrounded ("it may look like I'm surrounded but I'm surrounded by you...") song. Thinking of you and those dealing with challenging circumstances. Praying peace and healing over them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Aly! I actually had that song pop into mind also while I was writing this!
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