Things continue to be busy and action-packed around here, keeping me from posting to my blog. So many exciting and interesting things have happened, but I still don't have time to tell you about it! Isn't that frustrating?!? I will try to catch up soon!
In the meantime, as I predicted, I'm already on my 2nd Nichole Nordeman song as my 3rd 'lifetrack'. I wasn't going to share this one yet, but I found a way to let you play the song as you read the lyrics (if you choose), so I figured I might as well go ahead. I really love this song. There's no big personal backstory to go with this one, I just think it's a beautiful and meaningful song and I remember crying out to the Lord in the various stages of my life as the song illustrates. I think that qualifies it for a spot on my list.
Push the play button below to hear the song (at less than optimal quality). RealPlayer required - if you see the player below, you should be able to listen to the song.
I Am - Nichole Nordeman
Pencil marks on the wall,
I wasn't always this tall,
You scattered some monsters from beneath my bed.
You watched my team win,
You watched my team lose,
You watched when my bicycle went down again.
And when I was weak,
Unable to speak,
Still I could call You by name.
And I said, "Elbow-healer, Super-hero,
Come if You can,"
And You said, "I am."
Only sixteen,
Life is so mean,
What kind of curfew is at ten p.m.?
You saw my mistakes,
You watched my heart break,
Heard when I swore I'd never love again.
When I was weak,
Unable to speak,
Still I could call You by name.
And I said, "Heart-ache Healer, Secret-keeper,
Be my Best Friend,"
And You said, "I am."
You saw me wear white,
By pale candlelight,
I said forever to what lies ahead.
Two kids and a dream,
With kids that can scream too much,
It might seem when it's two a.m.
And when I am weak,
Unable to speak,
Still I will call You by name.
"Oh, Shepherd, Savior, Pasture-maker,
Hold on to my hand,"
And You say, "I am."
The winds of change,
And circumstance blow in
And all around us,
So we find a foothold that's familiar,
And bless the moments that we feel You nearer.
And life had begun,
I was woven and spun,
You let the angels dance 'round the throne.
And who can say when,
But they'll dance again,
When I am free and finally headed home.
I will be weak,
Unable to speak,
Still I will call You by name.
"Creator, Maker, Life-sustainer,
Comforter, Healer, My Redeemer,
Lord and King, Beginning and the End."
"I am. Yes, I am."
Isn't that nice? I always feel so calm after listening to this song. Something I'm in dire need of right now - inner peace and calm. ;-) Aaaaaah. Thanks for letting me share.
Jodi
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