The wonderful Lindsay led worship the other week and used a song by Casting Crowns called 'East to West' the words were just so powerful and spoke to me so clearly, especially the chorus:
"Jesus can you show me just how far the east is from the west
‘Cause I can’t bear to see the man I’ve been Rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
‘Cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other"
The words circled around in my mind for ages, so I went out and bought the album, which I have been listening to over and over again. It is just so amazing and is speaking into areas of my life which I didn't realise needed looking at. A song on the album titled 'I know You're there' is one which has completely lifted me this evening and renewed my energy and hunger for God, but also strengthened me to carry out His will. This song has been my prayer to God tonight.
"If all I had was one last breath
I'd spend it just to sing Your praise
Just to say Your name
If all I had was one last prayer
I'd pray it 'cause I know You're always listening
If I could live a thousand lives, bind the hands of time
I would spend every moment by Your side
'cause I, I know You're there,
I know You see me
You're the air I breathe
You are the ground beneath me
I know You're there,
I know You hear me
I can find You anywhere
If all I had was one more song to sing
I would raise my voice to make the heavens ring
If all I had was one last chance, I'd take it
I would stake it all on You
If I could raise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye
I would make them believe
What I feel inside"
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