When Our Heads Get Heavy...

I've developed a new habit. I've started singing out loud when I go on my walks.

I try to only do it when there's no one within earshot. The past couple days have been Meredith Andrews days. Have you listened to her albums? I only have one: The Invitation. I would highly recommend it.

I don't really listen to very much "Christian" music anymore. This is one album that I love. Times ten. I don't really know anything about Meredith, although she did lead worship at Harvest while I attended there, but I think maybe we're similar in some ways. Her songs have touched my heart and resonate with my thoughts and feelings.

So here it is. Where my heart is at these days.

Many of my family and friends are hurting right now. Directly and indirectly. They are ill, or going through hard times, or they love someone who is ill or going through hard times.

This weekend Meredith reminded me of a simple truth. One I've known for a long time, but seem to forget too often.

I'll let her words do the talking this time:

Let us all as one draw near
To the One who meets us here
Let us all fall down
Before the God who welcomes us in

Lift up your head
And throw off every chain
Lift up your eyes
To the One who doesn't change
Lift up your hands
The broken He will mend
So lift up your head

Let us all fix our gaze
On the Author of our faith
From all else we turn away
For the joy that conquers shame

Lift up your head
And throw off every chain
Lift up your eyes
To the One who doesn't change
Lift up your hands
The broken He will mend
So lift up your head

He is Lover
He is Redeemer
He is Father
He is Friend
He is our shelter
He is our healer
He is the lifter of our head

Lift up your head
And throw off every chain
Lift up your eyes
To the One who doesn't change
Lift up your hands
The broken He will mend
So lift up your head

I need to remember that God is in control. That He knows best. That He will not give us more than we can handle. That if He does not mend us on Earth, He will perfect us in Heaven.

So I will lift up my head and keep my eyes on the One who has the power to heal. Whether He is healing bodies or broken hearts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ett2IF-4k