Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there will it lie

I’ve had Your Love is Strong by Jon Foreman stuck in my brain recently. A short sample is found below.

I tend to be a worrier. I also have been really frustrated at work. It would be a lie to say that I love what I do… It would not be a lie to say I hate it.

You know, I feel trapped and frustrated. I want to be able to do something more creative. I’m tired of answering emails and phone calls and dealing with (and my attitude might be getting in the way here) stupidity and foolishness.

This is not where I want to be and not what I want to do.

All that to say that I love this song. They lyrics (which I will post below) should be familiar to those who read the Bible. This song is encouraging to me and reminds me that my worth is found in GOD. That he knows the desires he has placed in my heart, and he is a faithful GOD and desires to fulfill them. Not only that, but my joy comes from Him. I forget that sometimes.

Lyrics for Your Love is Strong

by Jon Foreman

Heavenly Father, You always amaze me.
Let Your kingdom come in my world, and in my life.
Give me the food I need, to live through the day,
and forgive me as I forgive the people that wronged me.

Lead me far from temptation,
deliver me from the evil one.

I look out the window,
the birds are composing.
Not a note is out of tune or out of place.

I walk to the meadows and stare at the flowers,
better dressed than any girl on her wedding day.

So why should I worry,
why do I freak out,
GOD knows what I need,
You know what I need.

Your love is, Your love is, Your love is Strong.
Your love is, Your love is, Your love is Strong.
Your love is, Your love is, Your love is Strong.

The kingdom of the heavens is now advancing,
invade my heart, invade this broken town.
The kingdom of the heavens is buried treasure,
would you sell yourself to buy the one you’ve found?

Two things You told me,
that You are strong, and You love me,
yes, You love me.

Our GOD in heaven hallowed be Thy name above all names,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,
Give us today our daily bread, forgive us weary sinners,
keep us far from all vices and deliver us from this prison.

© Jon Foreman

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