Don't you just love it when God gives you answers to a prayer in an unexpected way? I certainly do. Last night, I was feeling particularly discouraged about something - I'll save the details for another post, but basically I was having one of those days where I found myself questioning God's plan for me and my life.
"Is this really what You have planned, Lord? This is so unfair ... is this really what You want from me?"
Later that evening, I decided to use up the last few dollars on my iTunes gift card and download some new songs. One thing led to another and I ended up stumbling across this song by Rebecca St. James. After a mere 30 seconds of listening, I was downloading it. The lyrics were EXACTLY what I needed to hear last night. Coincidence? I think not.
Grant me serenity to accept things, the things I cannot change
Grant me the courage, Lord, to change what I can
Wisdom to know the difference
In my weakness, You can shine.
In Your strength, I can fly ...
You make everything, everything beautiful
You make everything, everything new
You make everything, everything beautiful
In its time, in Your time ... it's beautiful
Grant me serenity, and patience
For things will take time
Grant me freedom to walk a new path
And let me feel Your love
In my weakness, You can shine.
In Your strength, I can fly ...
You make everything, everything beautiful
You make everything, everything new
You make everything, everything beautiful
In its time, in Your time ... it's beautiful
Lifting open my hands to You my Savior
Beautify my soul
Knowing You redeem my pain and failure,
Purify my soul
Beautify my soul
You make everything beautiful
- lyrics by Rebecca St. James, You Make Everything Beautiful
