By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North
I first heard this song last week on my way to church. The first few lines just grabbed my heart and echoed my thoughts and the things God has been whispering to me for many years.
Beauty and Value in Struggle
Am I really on the other side? The air is fresher, my legs ache less, my arms freer, and my mind more clear. The gravel crunches under me as I trod along, my feet moving in their unique, steady stride, even the ground is less resistant. My hands grip the straps which come over my shoulders holding my now lighter pack.
My backdrop is painted with ominous clouds dancing in the sky. Far-off drums the storm, the shouts therein fading. Tossing a gaze behind, I gasp: the colors of deep purples, maroons, grays, oranges and pinks plum, mysterious with beauty and treasure. Filled with wonder, I turn my gaze. I'm thankful to see the bright sky ahead. Remaining drops of rain wiggle and fall away with each new step.
In my pocket a few small stones roll about, smooth and rough; my thumb and fore-fingers feel for them. Each from my not-so favorite places, albeit significant.
Have I really come through, to this new place? Do I really feel joy? The struggle was so dark and deep, so unp…
My backdrop is painted with ominous clouds dancing in the sky. Far-off drums the storm, the shouts therein fading. Tossing a gaze behind, I gasp: the colors of deep purples, maroons, grays, oranges and pinks plum, mysterious with beauty and treasure. Filled with wonder, I turn my gaze. I'm thankful to see the bright sky ahead. Remaining drops of rain wiggle and fall away with each new step.
In my pocket a few small stones roll about, smooth and rough; my thumb and fore-fingers feel for them. Each from my not-so favorite places, albeit significant.
Have I really come through, to this new place? Do I really feel joy? The struggle was so dark and deep, so unp…
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Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life
(Chorus 2x)
Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go
EXCELLENT!! :) thanks!