psalm 13

i'm in a really good place lately. God has been pouring health into my whole body through simple habits like eating well, going to sleep and getting up in a timely fashion, getting exercise, and spending time with Him. that said, i will never forget how difficult it is to find--and keep--a grace rhythm for my life. it's a dog-fight to keep up with my own life, and still maintain joy, peace, patience, kindness, and love for others. sometimes it seems like i go days without having a heart conversation with someone, and really listening to their fears, needs, hopes and hurts. i don't like missing out on life because i'm so busy doing the next thing, but i'm realizing more and more the struggle to be present for your own life is a part of figuring out the rhythm of grace--a moment by moment awareness that all of life is a gift that is felt only when we acknowledge the giver with gratitude.

i'm working on a new song that tries to capture this struggle. it's really not an original as most of it comes right out of King David's psalm 13. but, it is what my heart wants to sing more and more of, the equal recognition of my own daily frustrations mixed with the assurance of God's salvation that comes through the suffering servant--Christ alone.

Verse 1:
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts?
and everyday, have sorrow in my heart

Pre-Chorus:
but I will trust in Your unfailing love
I resolve to sing my praise to God

Chorus 1:
You are good, Your mercy endures in darkness
While I wait, I’ll sing of Your salvation, oh God

Verse 2:
How long will You forget me, O LORD?
and everyday, hide Your face behind the sun

Pre-Chorus:
but I will trust in Your unfailing love
I resolve to sing my praise to God

Chorus 2:
You are good, Your mercy endures in darkness
while I wait, I’ll sing of Your salvation
You answer me, before I have finished calling
While I pray, You come with Your salvation