i listened to my ipod a lot during my down time in el salvador. while reading or falling asleep, i would often be listening to my music. one of the songs that got a lot of play time was 'hosanna' by hillsong united. the whole song is good ... but it was one part of it that really grabbed my attention.
the words are:
heal my heart and make it clean
open up my eyes to the things unseen
show me how to love like you have loved me
break my heart for what breaks yours
everything i am for your kingdoms cause
as i go from earth to eternity
i can't help but think that these words have been how god is shaping my life in the past couple years. above all else, he's been opening up my eyes, showing me how to love, and breaking my heart for the things that are important. it hasn't been easy, but slowly i'm learning. and i hope and pray that this is what he continues to do - these words truly are the words of my heart right now.
this song is written and sung by a girl named brooke fraser. she has her own music as well (aside from hillsong united), and i've really enjoyed her stuff over this past year. my favourite song is albertine, written about a child who impacted her on a visit to rwanda.
my favourite words are:
now that i have seen, i am responsible
faith without deeds is dead
now that i have held you in my own arms
i cannot let go till you are
i am on a plane across a distant sea
but i carry you in me
and in the dust on my feet
i will tell the world, i will tell them where i've been
i will keep my word, i will tell them albertine
lastly, the sara groves cd 'tell me what you know' has become a favourite over the past couple months. i've already blogged about one of the songs - the long defeat - and what it means to me. one of the other songs - i saw what i saw - also strikes a chord deep within me.
my favourite words are:
your pain has changed me
your dream inspires
your face a memory
your hope a fire
your courage asks me what i'm afraid of
and what i know of love
these last two songs really sum up for me the love that i have deep within my heart for africa. i've walked its dusty paths, held its beautiful children, and seen it with my own eyes. and i'm a changed person because of it. everyday it challenges me, and i know i can't just sit back and do nothing. i need to do what i can.
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Hey Jilly! These are two of my favorite songs too (I'm not surprised- we're usually on the same musical wavelengths!). I didn't know the story behind Albertine though- so thanks for filling us in!
Yeah, Thailand, and Ko Phi Phi in particular...pretty beautiful spots on the globe. Wish you could come here and we'd go together!! Someday...and then you can take me to Africa. :)
Life is great here!!! Very happy to be here for another year...thanks for stopping by the old blog. Love you.
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