You never let me go
On the way back from worship prac. i was listening to one of my favourite worship songs.. kari jobe's version of Jesus, Lover of my soul (it's all about you).
It was then i was reminded of the Father's love, of which He so willingly lavished on me by dying for my sins. There's only to an extent to which how much human love can give, and one can only do so much for another person. And sometimes because of our selfish nature, we always expect to be loved in return. But the Father's love is an unconditional love. A love that removes fear, a love that is experiential, a love that gives hope and a love that is sacrificial.
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love" - 1 John4:18
No matter how much I think I can give love, the Father always gives more.
No matter how much I think I'm loved, the Father loves more.
I was reminded of a song back in my secondary school days in youth fellowship that spoke to me about the Father's unconditional love. Its a beautiful song that's filled with meaning and it always moves me when i hear it.
Lavish My LoveYou call me child
And I call you Father
Your kisses from heaven
Shower joy and laughter
You call me lovely
And I call you faithful
Youre there in my weakness
My strength for tomorrow
You call me friend
And I call you Saviour
You brought me hope
When I was lost in my way
You call me servant
And I call you Master
I humble myself
And give all to my King
Pre-chorus:
When I’m far
You bring me near
You hold me close
Erase my fear
You never let me go
Chorus:
I want to lavish my love on You, Jesus
To sing from my heart my gratitude
For all you have done
And continue to do
Im thankful to know love
And hear it from You
World vs God
After watching a christina aguilera live performance video (her latest single - not myself tonight) on youtube and checking out the lyrics of her song... i was deeply troubled by what the contents of the song depicts. Check out her lyrics below if you think there's even any meaning in this.
You know tonight
I am feeling a little out control
Is this me
You wanna get crazy
Because I don't give a...
1ST VERSE
I'm out of character
I'm in rare form
And If you really knew me
You'd know its not the norm
B SECTION:
Cause I'm doing things that I normally won't do
The old me's gone I feel brand new
And if you don't like it **** you
The music's on and I'm dancing
I'm normally in the corner just standing
I'm feeling unusual
I don't care cause this is my night
HOOK:
I'm not myself tonight
Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl
I'm not myself tonight
Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl
2ND VERSE:
I'm dancing alot and I'm taking shots I'm feeling fine
I'm kissing all the boys and the girls
Someone call the doctor cause I lost my mind
B SECTION:
Cause I'm doing things that I normally won't do
The old me's gone I feel brand new
And if you don't like it **** you
The music's on and I'm dancing
I'm normally in the corner just standing
I'm feeling unusual
I don't care cause this is my night
HOOK:
I'm not myself tonight
Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl
I'm not myself tonight
Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl
BRIDGE:
In the morning
When I wake Up
I'll go back to the girl I used to be
But baby not tonight
HOOK:
I'm not myself tonight
Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl
I'm not myself tonight
Tonight I'm not the same girl same girl
Yah, that feels good
I needed that
Get crazy
Let's go
That's right
Come on
Give it to me now, don't stop
I can't help but make a comparison with a passage from the Bible in Romans 12:1-21
World - Lose your mind
God - Be renewed in your mind (v2)World - Offer your bodies to each other
God - Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God as a worship unto Him (v1). Bible says elsewhere also to keep your bodies pure.World - Think of yourself highly
God - Do not think yourself more highly than you ought, but with sober judgement, according to faith God has given me (v3)World - Use your gifts for pleasure, money, sex, self fulfillment, fame
God - Use your gifts graciously given by God to serve Him, do it in love because God first loved us. (v8-21), John 3:16May God help us discern.
Give Of Your Best To The Master
There was a song that came to me once again... This time it was an old song that was always played during chapel service; sometimes on Founder's Day as well, back then in primary school, and a couple of times in secondary school back at the the old swiss cottage secondary school holding campus.
Back then i didn't really give the lyrics much notice, but the other day, the tune vividly started playing in my head. When i finally looked at the lyrics, I felt it was really very meaningful, and really applicable to my life right now.
Let's give only our best to the Master and surrender all that we have to Him.
Give Of Your Best To The Master
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| Dauntless was He, young and | brave. |
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| Clad in sal | vation's full | ar | mor, |
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| Join in the | battle for | truth. |
| Give of your best to the Master; |
| Give Him first place in your heart. |
| Give Him first place in your service; |
| Give, and to you will be given; |
| God His beloved Son gave. |
| Gratefully seeking to serve Him, |
| Give Him the best that you have. |
| Give of your best to the Master; |
| Naught else is worthy His love. |
| He gave Himself for your ransom, |
| Laid down His life without murmur, |
| You from sin's ruin to save. |
| Give Him your heart's adoration; |
| Give Him the best that you have. |
