...:: truth ::...

My God loves me.
He told me so last night.
in my unpredictable emotional state, after a fantastic day of joy and excitement,
I wound up sitting in my car back at home
crying yet again. the bitter, constant tears.
angry at myself that these questions affect me so deeply.
that they are always, always nagging at my heart.
the song played for the millionth time: "trust in the Lord, with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight."
the truth and comfort surrounding, pushing back at the lies that always rise.
and this time as my eyes lifted, like usual, to the starry sky above
my eyes seeking solace in the glory and majesty of He who made even me.
the tears of pity, heartache, and pain
ceased.
my heart marveled at the astounding beauty.
my heart asked simply for a star.
my resolve, in a moment, was to trade the mourning for oil of gladness,
to wear a garment of praise, rather than a spirit of despair.
in that one simple moment, my Lord my God spoke-
and not one, but two brightly shining stars fell from the sky.
My God loves me.
He told me so last night.

"You are my portion, O Lord;
I have promised to obey your
words." Psalm 119:57


Boy (Lesson One)

Lesson one, do not hide.
Lesson two, there are right ways to fight
and if you have questions we can talk through the night

So you know who you are and you know what you want
I've been where you're going, and it's not that far
it's too far to walk, but you don't have to run
you get there in time

Lesson three, you're not alone
But since I saw you start breathing on your own
You can leave, you can run
But this will still be your home

So you know who you are and you know what you want
I've been where you're going, and it's not that far
It's too far to walk, but you don't have to run
You get there in time, get there in time

In time, to wonder where the days have gone
In time, to be old enough to wish that you were young
When good things are unraveling, bad things come undone
If you ever love or loose your innocence

There will be liars and thieves who take from you
Not to undermine the consequence, but you are not what you do
And when you need it most I have a 100 reasons why I love you

So you know who you are and you know what you want
I've been where you're going, and it's not that far
It's too far to walk, but you don't have to run
You get there in time

So you know who you are and you know what you want
I've been where you're going, and it's not that far
It's too far to walk, but you don't have to run
You get there in time, you get there in time

If you ever love or lose your innocence,
just remember....
Lesson one....

Jars of Clay