Oh, what I would do to have
the kind of strength it takes
to stand before a giant...
with just a sling and a stone.
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
shaking in their armor,
wishing they had had the strength to stand.
But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me.
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed.
The giant keeps on telling me, time and time again,
"Boy, you'll never win -
You'll never win."
But the Voice of Truth
tells me a different story.
The Voice of Truth
says, "Do not be afraid."
the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory."
Out of all the voices calling out to me.
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth.
-Casting Crowns
The Voice of Truth
*******
I've been thinking about posting these lyrics, but have resisted the urge, not wanting to sound like too much of a downer. I have that giant laughing at me more times than I want to admit these days. Not only does he tell me I'll never win, he tells me all sorts of other lies I'd like to say I don't believe, but...
I've wrestled with posting these lyrics because I didn't really want you to know I struggle with these kinds of thoughts. But - hey - you probably do, too. At least some of you do. Probably. And, I didn't have anything to post for today and I've been trying to post more often...and I had to post SOMETHING and I was trying to post before I dashed out the door to my friend Kris Ann's.
And that's where it all went down...at Kris Ann's. I was there with some of my good friends. Kris Ann, Cathy and Naomi. We had coffee and some great heart-to-heart. Ahhhh.... I can receive pretty much any bit of advice from them - stuff I couldn't handle receiving from anyone else.
Cathy told me I needed to journal (because that's what I do) words of truth...and I need to believe those. The things God says.
And it wasn't until I was driving home, that I realized that that is what I blogged (isn't that kind of my journalling?) this morning, before I dashed out? Cathy hadn't had time to read that yet...she couldn't have!
Isn't that just wild????
The Voice of Truth
I better get on that!
4 comments:
Yes, blogging is a great journal...plus you get the added benefit of support from those reading it!
If anyone can defeat the giant it's you Pennie! You WILL defeat your giant with lots of courage and strength!
I love the lyrics...I think we have all felt defeat and everything seems more powerful than us. Seriously love this!
I love to journal, of course my blog has somewhat taken over a lot of it but I still write and I write my book when I have time.
♥ya girl!
I agree with Jen ~ Pennie if anyone can beat that giant ~ it is you!! You are a rock solid heart after God kinda gal!! This too can be a blessing ~ He will use it in your life!! but girl ~ I know the voice of doubt ~ I know that voice that you will not be able to endure it ~ but with God All Things Are Possible~ sometimes He is made strong in our weakness ;) Hugs!!
This is such a beautiful, heartfelt posting. I have been praying for you continuously since our meeting yesterday. God wanted to speak truth into your heart, didn't He? I will continue to pray for His voice of truth. It is such an honor and a blessing to be your friend. I love you!
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