I Lift My Hands

I think of Chris Tomlin as a spring of worship music that never runs dry. Fresh, pure, and constant, worship just flows through him in an authentic way.

This is from his most recent album, And if Our God is for Us. It was a line from the chorus that compelled me to share it:

"I lift my hands to believe again..."

So often, during a time of worship, especially over these past few months, I've thought,

"I can't do this. It's not real, how can I worship You when I feel absolutely nothing?"

But what if I lifted my hands not because I believe, but in order to believe? Isn't that how it happens? As I commune, as I reach out to Him, He reminds me why.

"As I pour out my heart, these thing I remember: You are faithful, God, forever."

I Lift My Hands

Be still, there is a Healer,

His love is deeper then the seas.

His mercy is unfailing,

His arms a fortress for the weak.

Let faith arise.

Let faith arise.

I lift my hands to believe again,

You are my refuge you are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these thing I remember,

You are faithful, God, forever.

Be still, there is a river

That flows from Calvary's tree.

A fountain for the thirsty,

Your grace that washes over me.

Let faith arise.

Let faith arise.

I lift my hands to believe again,

You are my refuge you are my strength.

As I pour out my heart, these thing I remember,

You are faithful, God, forever.

Let faith arise.

Let faith arise.

Open my eyes.

Open my eyes.

[update]

After I posted the lyrics to this song, I found this video of Chris talking about some of the motivations behind this song. Love this guy.

desert song

this is my prayer in the desert
and all that's within me feels dry
this is my prayer in the hunger in me
my God is a God who provides

and this is my prayer in the fire
in weakness or trial or pain
there is a faith proved
of more worth than gold
so refine me Lord through the flames

and i will bring praise
i will bring praise
no weapon forged against me shall remain

i will rejoice
i will declare
God is my victory and He is here

and this is my prayer in the battle
and triumph is still on it's way
i am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
so firm on His promise i'll stand

all of my life
in every season
You are still God
i have a reason to sing
i have a reason to worship

this is my prayer in the harvest
when favor and providence flow
i know i'm filled to be emptied again
the seed I've recieved I will sow

indescribable

from the highest of heights to the depth of the sea
all creation's revealing Your majesty
from the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
every creature unique in the song that it sings
all exclaiming:

"indescribable! uncontainable!"
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing, God
all powerful, untameable,
awestruck, we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim:
You are amazing, God.

who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
or seen heavenly store houses laden with snow?
who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?
none can fathom,

indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing, God
all powerful, untameable,
awestruck, we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim:
You are amazing, God.
You are amazing, God.

indescribably! uncontainable!
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing, God!
all powerful! untameable!
awestruck, we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim:
You are amazing, God!

indescribably, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing, God
incomparable! unchangeable!
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same!
You are amazing, God.
You are amazing, God.

early morning devotion

this moved me particularly today, perhaps its the early morning, or being a woman or maybe the Lord just blessed me this morning.

how many times have i turned away?
the number is the same as the sand on the shore.
but every time you've taken me back.
and now i pray you do it once more.

please take from me my life when i don't have the strength to give it away to You
please take from me my life when i don't have the strength to give it away to You, Jesus

how many times have I gone astray?
the number is the same as the stars in the sky
but every time you've taken me back
and now i pray you do it tonight