Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Christian Music Series: Song #1 "Lead Me"

Often, on my drive to work in the morning, I listen to modern christian music. At times, this music seems written only for worship or the celebration of being God's child. But other times, the lyrics of these songs remind me of truths. They teach about the Christian life and remind me of the struggles and promises of this journey. Because of this, I decided to take my inspiration from these songs and create a series of responses to the best songs, the most moving songs.

The first one is "Lead Me" by Sanctus Real.


This one is a weird pick for me, you could say. I am not a father and certainly not a husband, but this is the first song in a long time that almost made me cry. It is so beautiful, in my view, for a father and husband to sing this - as a confession and as a prayer. It reminds me though that as Christ's children we are all meant to lead. No rather, to let God lead through us.

My favorite part of this song is the end when he calls on the Father for help, stating, "I can't do this alone." I think many families would be healed if husbands, wives, children, and all would make this same confession. So often we look at our "to-do" list and our obligations, our goals and our failures, and just push push push ourselves to keep reaching for that "perfect" organized whole. Its a stressful, shaky road that unless built on the rock of faith and in the firm belief in God's assistance, can possible crumble and fall.

So in honor of this song, I say, with reference to my relationships, to my destiny, to my family, to my career, to my students, to my future, "Father, lead me, because I can't do this alone."

I was reading C.S. Lewis last night and he said that true faith is trying your best, following the ways of the Lord, and giving the endeavor over to him, throwing up your hands he says, when you can't do any more.

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you." Psalms 32:8.

That's good to know, Lord.

1 comment:

  1. I listen to Christian music on the way work too, and I like that song too. :) I think what I realize day after day after day is that perfect, is being happy and fulfilled even when things aren't perfect at all! :) Oh we found a church (I think). It was one we tried but gave another shot. It was like God was speaking directly to me.. I had been asking him the same question all week, in my frustration, thinking he wasn't listening and with the sermon I realized not only was he, but I wasn't listening to answer cause it wasn't what I wanted to hear! I felt so refreshed. Anyway, just cause we were talking about this the other day :) Never thought it would be refreshing to get a royal tongue lashing from God, but it soooo was!

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