Thursday, May 3, 2012

From the Inside Out



I don't know if you've heard this song, but I LOVE IT.  It’s called The Inside Out.



I think that the lyrics speak my heart about where I am in this journey that I'm on.  Here are the lyrics with my thoughts in blue.

1,000 times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
Should I stumble again
I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending your glory goes beyond all fame
I've failed at living a healthy lifestyle in the past, and I'm sure that I'll have slip-ups in the future.  However, His mercy remains and He loves me no matter what I weigh, look like, or even how healthy I am.  When I'm tempted to walk this journey because I want to fit in to what the world says is beautiful, I can trust that He is everlasting and will not fail me.  This world and what it says is important and holds value is only temporary.  I am living for Him and His glory is what matters, not my own.

Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing you praise
Everlasting your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending your glory goes beyond all fame
He commands me to put Him first and make Him top priority.  I am to lay down my life (and my desire for laziness and food) and follow Him obediently so that He can work in me and through me.  When I am made less and he is made much of, He receives glory and I am bringing him praise in my obedience.


My heart and my soul
I give you control
Consume me from the inside out
I have to give Him control and surrender completely and daily.  It is not my desire to have a smokin' hot body, but to truly be changed on the inside.  I need Him to consume me so that I seek Him above food.  The changes on the outside are only a reflection of the inner changes.


Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love you from the inside out
I want to truly walk this journey because I love Him completely, not because I'm seeking acceptance or love from others.  I don't want to embrace the praise of others, but only the praise of One, and praise and glorify Him in my obedience.

Everlasting your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending your glory goes beyond all fame

And the cry of my heart is to bring you praise from the inside out 
oh My soul cries out

My heart and my soul
I give you control
Consume me from the inside out

Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love you from the inside out

Everlasting your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending your glory goes beyond all fame



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