Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Desert Song

There are a lot of people I know going through deserts and fires. Some of them are walking in the middle of the Red Sea...not sure yet if the water is going to remain held back or come crashing down on them. I was talking to a dear friend tonight, who happens to be one of these people, and she was sharing with me how this song has strengthened her trust in God. So here are the lyrics...I hope it can help someone in the same way it did her.


The Desert Song - Hillsong


This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow


And another verse that has been on my mind a lot since singing "Everlasting God" on Sunday:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Don't you know that the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

(martha talking) good stuff, Emily! What an incredible song and amazing lyrics that are so true. Thanks for reminding us stuff we need to hear!