no.132 130909 Thank you for Your greatness

A collage from my journal back in 2007!

I thought I already shared this song on my blog, but I can't find it anywhere! Maybe I'm confusing myself with another song. Another thing I'm uncertain about is whether I shared this about me already or not. Oh well, I'm just gonna share it again if I already did.

When I find a song I like, I listen to it on repeat until I get sick of it. The song that's been on repeat is "Forever Reign" by Hillsong. We sing this song at my church from time to time, and although I love the lyrics, I never really liked the song because of the melody. However, I saw myself singing the song the other day! It's probably because of the lyrics. Usually if I like a song, there is one particular part that stands out to me the most. I tried to pick out my favourite part of this song, but I couldn't because the entire song is so good. I love the fact that the song covers many of God's characters, and by singing this song, I get to ponder on each character as I praise God.

I thank God for His greatness. Thank You for being who You are, and for each of Your attributes in this song. I think something definitely has changed in me since I got back from Mexico. I feel different when I worship God. Of course, there were times I was more passionate when I praised God, but there were also times when I would just follow the lyrics on the screen when we sing at church. However, I feel like I mean every word of the song, especially when we sing a song like "Forever Reign." I want every word to be true as I sing, because it IS true!

Forever Reign - Hillsong

 

You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin

 

You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling

You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy
You're the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life,
In You death has lost its sting

 

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In Your presence I'm made whole

You are God, You are God
Of all else I'm letting go

 

Oh, I'm running to Your arms,
I'm running to Your arms
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign

 

My heart will sing
no other Name
Jesus, Jesus