If you have hung out with me "in person" you would know that I love music. I constantly have music playing, and if there is none playing--I make my own. Songs are able to express emotions and feelings I have in ways that no other means can. For me it is: skip the shoe shopping--lets go buy some new CDs!!
[But let me just insert here that I am a total amateur in music--can't read it, can't write it, can't tell if I am on tune or not, and am only just now starting to learn to play an instrument. Music is just a passion. Make a joyful noise, amen?]
Just now, as I was taking a break with Gilby in my lap, I just let my heart pick a song and started singing it. It, my friends, is a perfect song for the Living Beyond Yourself study I am doing.
Beth (Moore) taught us last week that we need to pour out confessions and concerns in order for there to be a pouring in and pouring fourth of the Spirit in our lives. Just look at the lyrics of this Vineyard worship song written by Craig Musseau!!!
Here I am once again
I pour out my heart
For I know that You hear
Every cry
You are listening
No matter what state my heart is in
You are faithful to answer
With words that are true
And a hope that is real
As I feel Your touch
You bring a freedom to all that's within
In the safety of this place
I'm longing to . . .
Pour out my heart, to say that I love You
Pour out my heart, to say that I need You
Pour out my heart, to say that I'm thankful
Pour out my heart, To say that You're wonderful!
But, lyrics alone aren't enough . . . you must listen to this song! It is AWESOME! (Here is a clip of it I found online.)
Great song and great thoughts. I needed that this morning. Thanks!
Posted by: Janna | Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 09:06 PM
thanks for sharing this good song! =) God bless you this Lord's day.
Posted by: rejoyce | Monday, April 10, 2006 at 08:28 AM
I love it. Great song. Thanks for sharing and I bet Gilby loved it too.
Posted by: Faith | Monday, April 10, 2006 at 01:22 PM
:) yeah . . . I am sure Gilby is a music lover too.
Yall are so welcome! I have been singing it all day long!
Posted by: amanda p. wu | Monday, April 10, 2006 at 06:08 PM
Amanda, that was beautiful! And I loved your "foreigner" post! Precious!
Posted by: Patricia | Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 09:22 PM