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Friday, June 16, 2006 - The Soundtrack of My Life - Track 2

Posted in Lyrics as Poetry

Has it really been 3 weeks since my last entry?  I've been busy working *with* blogs on the tech support side of things, just not writing my own!  Like the cobbler whose children have no shoes, I guess.  I have so much I should blog about, but there's just been too much going on to write about tonight.  I'll save that for another day and will instead share with you another 'Soundtrack of My Life' song. I haven't really talked much about some of the personal difficulties I've been going through over the last 9 months or so.  I'm not really ready to 'go public' with it and I'm not sure I need to, but if you pay attention over time, you will probably notice an ongoing theme with many of the lyrics I post. This is a song I'm sure many know already.  It has special meaning for me because it's kind of become my personal anthem as I've been working through my issues.  A big thing I've had to deal with is trying to listen to the Voice of Truth instead of the negative thoughts - and downright lies - that drift into my head, trying to drag me down.  Sometimes these thoughts can make me feel so hopeless and inadequate...which I am and would remain, if it weren't for what the Voice of Truth tells us.  Through Christ we have hope and strength and are more than adequate for any trial we face.  In the midst of the battle, it's easy to listen to the thoughts of doubt, but it's then that we need to be especially diligent in listening to the Voice of Truth. Want to hear the song while you read the lyrics?  Click on the link below to go to the Casting Crowns Myspace page and choose "Voice of Truth" on the jukebox to hear the entire song. Casting Crowns Music Voice of Truth Sung by Casting Crowns Music and Lyrics by Mark Hall and Steven Curtis Chapman Oh, what I would do to have The kind of faith it takes To climb out of this boat I'm in Onto the crashing waves To step out of my comfort zone Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is And He's holding out His hand But the waves are calling out my name And they laugh at me Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed The waves they keep on telling me Time and time again, "Boy, you'll never win!" "You'll never win!" But the voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" And the voice of truth says, "This is for My glory." Out of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe The voice of truth Oh what I would do to have The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant With just a sling and a stone Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors Shaking in their armor Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand But the giant's calling out my name And he laughs at me Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed The giant keeps on telling me Time and time again, "Boy you'll never win!" "You'll never win!" But the voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" And the voice of truth says, "This is for My glory." Out of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe The voice of truth But the stone was just the right size To put the giant on the ground And the waves they don't seem so high From on top of them lookin' down I will soar with the wings of eagles When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus Singing over me The voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" And the voice of truth says, "This is for My glory." Out of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe I will choose to listen and believe The voice of truth I will listen and believe I will listen and believe The voice of truth I will listen and believe Because Jesus, you are the voice of truth And I will listen to You, You are

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Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - That is great, J!

Posted by ByHisGraceInColorado

Now I will have to hear it. Those are great lyrics. Ok, well, now to break the seriousness of it all.....and make you think about silly mundane things, I am proud to announce that I just got tagged and am passing it on to you, if you choose to play along. hugs, N

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