This is a little different circumstance, as I will be playing my own composition.
It is a song that explores the tension between sin and Grace - feeling unworthy but at the same time continually trying to earn Grace and the sweet Truth that Grace, by definition, is unmerited - and I was given the opportunity to share it with my class of 50+. Please pray that my little voice will carry, and that only what is Truth may be heard and remembered.
I've included the lyrics, in case you're curious. :)
Oh, Lord, you’ve searched
And you have known my ways
You’re breathing in my lungs
Your warm embrace
Even the dark is not dark
To you, tonight
Though I am poor
And I am weak
And I am needy
The Lord is strong
And he is near
And he takes thought for me
I’m trying harder
Just to earn your love
You’re gently whispering
That I’m enough
Grace covers all of my shame
You smile on me
Though I am poor
And I am weak
And I am needy
The Lord is strong
And he is near
And he takes thought for me
When days are hell
And I can’t breathe
Or see past this long season
When I can’t stand
Or find the strength
Oh, I need a reason
Beyond myself
My faith is frail
My wounds are deep
And my heart fails within me
My bonds are strong
They’re all too real
But your Grace daily frees me
Hope it went well!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt, but it's yet to happen. Tomorrow morning at 9. :)
ReplyDeletePraying for His light to shine . . . and beckon deeply.
ReplyDeleteYour lyrics sing so poignantly. Feel free to stop by and practice on me (or, um, on your ex-piano). ;)
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