Thursday, September 22, 2005

Awestruck
A purple sky to close the day
I wade the surf where dolphins play
The taste of salt, the dance of waves
And my soul wells up with hallelujahs
A lightning flash, my pounding heart
A breaching whale, a shooting star
Give testimony that you are
And my soul wells up with hallelujahs


When I was at home last weekend, my mom suggested that I start listening to Chris Rice. My previous impression of him came from his "What if cartoons got saved" song, which was pretty goofy. But, taking to my mom's advice, I started listening to some of his stuff, and now I'm really into it.

This week has been a little stressful, but listening to "Hallelujahs" has brought me peace. My situation is so small, so minute when compared to the big picture. And even though my stress is miniscule when put in perspective, God still cares: He still intervenes, providing for my every need and giving me peace.

The song "Hallelujahs" reminds me of God's sovereignty. The creation - especially the sea and stars - has always filled me with awe. I can't even express that feeling with words, but Chris Rice did well to say "my soul wells up with hallelujahs!" It's like there's something bursting out of me: feelings of love and awe for my Maker. Reverence.

~Libza

Song of the day: "Hallelujahs" - Chris Rice (DUH)

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