More than Words...

Recently, I've been letting words get the better of me. Actually, it isn't so much the words that I use. It is more of the way I said those words. Plus, I think when I'm being serious, I have a pretty mean look on my face. I think it is a frustration that presents itself whenever I start speaking about an area I'm passionate about.

Today I yelled at someone because I felt unfairly treated. I'm adamant when it comes to fairness. Or at least I try to be. But I learnt one thing today. There's no point demanding for an apology from someone who isn't sorry. The best thing to do is to forgive and leave it be. I'm glad for the walk to Jeremy's house that made me calm down. I thank God that it didn't affect the worship session but God allowed it to be used as an example of how the love of God can overcome the obstacles that come against us. I thank God that the 12 bucks spent on cab fare is money that I can afford because He has blessed me so much! Its not worth sweating the small stuff.

The more I think and meditate about it, the more it seems to make sense. God has this way of getting me to notice certain things that He's emphasising on. He lets me see a glimpse of it in His Word and then He emphasises it through different people for a period of time until I get it.

Well, the recent teaching is on the importance of our words. The more I read the verses that talk about not letting corrupt talk come out of our mouths, but only what is useful for building up, the more I believe that Paul was talking about prophecy. In James, Paul calls the tongue dangerous and powerful, and I believe that when used for the right purpose, it makes us most like God. Thats why this song means so much to me. It speaks of worship in the nations. It speaks of Christ revealed. And it starts with my words... My singing... My song...

~~~ With Everything ~~~
Open our eyes
To see the things that make Your heart cry
To be the church that You would desire
Your light to be seen

Break down our pride
And all the walls we’ve built up inside
Our earthly crowns and all our desires
We lay at Your feet

Let hope rise
And darkness tremble
In Your holy light
That every eye will see
Jesus our God
Great and mighty to be praised

God of all days
Glorious in all of Your ways
Oh the majesty the wonder and grace
In the light of Your Name

With everything
With everything
We will shout for Your glory
With everything
With everything
We will shout forth Your praise

Our hearts they cry
Be glorified
Be lifted high above all names
For You our King
With everything
We will shout forth Your praise
| Hillsong - This Is Our God |