"I could use a downpour."
That was part of a message I sent to a friend early this morning. I was not wishing for wet weather, but my heart, like this land, felt weary. Overwhelmed by a variety of heavy concerns touching my life, I was in need of that "abundant rain".
Father, today in Your goodness, You provided. Two sisters, completely unaware of the other's actions, flooded my soul with encouragement, unsolicited, giving testimony that my current concerns had not gone unnoticed. The first came in the way of hymn lyrics that drenched my spirit with the reminder that "Moment by Moment" I am kept by the hand of God. The second arrived as half a dozen links to messages sent to remind me to keep trusting. As I listened to each recording, I was infused with fresh faith. My parched hope was revived. I truly feel like my weariness has been soaked in revival. God has sent "abundant rain".
here where self and sin and sadness
have displaced the oil of gladness
here in barren desert madness,
weary and dry
cannot run or walk, I'm crawling,
but through shame I hear You calling
clouds of mercy, raindrops falling
downpour, I need a downpour
come, come like the rain,
wash every stain, fall upon me Jesus
river of God, flooding with joy,
rise up in me Jesus
into my heart's desolation
flows the water of salvation
fill this lowly wasteland with the
shower from above
only You can quench my thirsting,
fill until my heart is bursting
Jesus ever be the first thing
downpour, I need a downpour
come, come like the rain,
wash every stain, fall upon me Jesus
river of God, flooding with joy,
rise up in me Jesus
Words by James McDonald; Music by Andi Rozier; Copyright 2006, Harvest Songs
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