I couldn't sleep last night.. I sat awake and wrote these words down. I didn't even think they were anything other than the ramblings of a girl sitting underneath stars with poetic juices flowing .. But I just re-read them and have tears in my eyes as I recognize the hearts cry as my own... even sleep deprived. I love you Jesus! I am not ashamed of you! I long to live for You and You alone! Thank you for saving me!
These are the words I wrote:
Oh awake my soul
and voice take flight
and proclaim the one
who saved my life
Oh lungs breathe in
this life anew
that He alone
has proved as true
How can I sleep
How can I dream
When alive I am
in Him who died for me
Oh world
your chains
I drop and flee
for the one
the one
Who died for me
for the one
the one
who died for me
Oh feet stand firm
and never sway
or walk a path
that leads away
oh arms be open
to embrace
all who long to seek
His face
Let me race
steady on
towards the finish line
and hear well done
Oh world
your chains
I drop and flee
for the one
the one
Who died for me
for the one
the one
who died for me
-heather williams
Dec.26,2011
Reminds me of two songs: "Yahweh," by U2 and "The Finish Line," by Steve Taylor - both GREAT songs.
ReplyDelete...born by you, though, from your perspective, beautifully.
This will be an awesome tune to record on your next project . God sets you mind up in times like these . This looks like something meant straight for his glory and reached out to many .
ReplyDeleteThe part you wrote, "Let me race steady on towards the finish line and hear well done" really resonates with me this morning.
ReplyDeleteI look forward hearing music and your voice added to the words. :)