"Revelation"

For a person who doesn't like Third Day much I must say that it's probably odd that one of my favorite songs is "Revelation" by them. Saw them in Concert last night at Winter Jam and they performed this song. I reminded me of this time last year sitting in my car and crying and then hearing this song on the radio and just praying with all my heart. I still feel this way but I'm continuing to learn to trust God step by step.

Revelation by Third Day

My life has led me down the road that’s so uncertain

And now I am left alone and I am broken,

Tryin’ to find my way,

tryin’ to find the faith that’s gone
This time, I know that you are holding all the answers

I’m tired of losing hope and taking chances,

On roads that never seem,

To be the ones that bring me home

Give me a revelation,

Show me what to do

Cause I’ve been tryin’ to find my way,

I haven’t got a clue

Tell me should I stay here,

Or do I need to move

Give me a revelation

I’ve got nothing without You

I’ve got nothing without You

My life has led me down this path that’s ever winding

Through every twist and turn I’m always finding,

That I am lost again (I am lost again)

Tell me when this road will ever end

Give me a revelation,

Show me what to do

Cause I’ve been tryin’ to find my way,

I haven’t got a clue

Tell me should I stay here,

Or do I need to move

Give me a revelation

I’ve got nothing without You

I’ve got nothing without

I don’t know where I can turn

Tell me when will I learn

Won’t You show me where I need to go

Oh ohLet me follow Your lead,

I know that it’s the only way that I can get back home

Give me a revelation,

Show me what to do

Cause I’ve been trying to find my way,

I haven’t got a clue

Tell me should I stay here,

Or do I need to move

Give me a revelation

I’ve got nothing without You

I’ve got nothing without You

Oh, give me a revelation
I’ve got nothing without You

I’ve got nothing without You

"Chasm"

I was touched by this flyleaf song today. It'sgreat devotional material. It's talking about the rich man and Lazarus found in Luke 16. Basically talking about how the riches and comforts of this world mean nothing. Eternity is everything. Well, there's more in the passage then that, but yeah. Below is the passage followed by the lyrics to Flyleaf's song "Chasm".

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)

19"There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what
fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

22"The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23In hell,[c] where he was in torment, he looked up and saw
Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'

25"But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'

27"He answered, 'Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house, 28for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.'

29"Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.'

30" 'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'

31"He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' "

Chasm by Flyleaf

Break up already, wake up now

Walk away, take it all back now

Don't be quick to lick the scab off

You're spitting in his face with the rest of them

Break up already, wake up now

Walk away, take it all back now

Don't be quick to lick the scab off

You're spitting in his face with the rest of them

Please, give me something

I'm so thirsty, I'm so thirsty

Oh please, let me warn them

Don't you come here, don't bring anyone here

The chasm isn't fixed yet

Take this water, drinking ever deeper

Living water, the chasm isn't fixed yet

Take this water, drinking ever deeper

Living water

Please, give me something

I'm so thirsty, I'm so thirsty

Oh please, let me warn them

Don't you come here, don't bring anyone here

Please, give me something

I'm so thirsty, I'm so thirsty

Oh please, let me warn them

Don't you come here, don't bring anyone here

Today: Sometimes it's Best Explained in a Narrative.

In this world many people will let you down. They will try to manipulate you and disparage you. They will deceive you and rejoice in their triumphs. The Evil One will use these situations and even initiate many of them to shake you from your foundation.

You lash out in frustration.
Caught.
And you are cut down.

You're battered at all sides from voices that whisper uselessness into your ear. The pain is unbearable, the fear unimaginable. Despair hovers near and you are unsure. What hope can there be when even the good ones are sometimes bad? But will you listen this time? Will you give in to the lies again? Or will you take this time to really grab hold of the Lord and cling to his Truth?

You are not worthless.
You can be used by God.
He loves you.

He loves You. Seek his will and his favor. Not man's.

Transformation.

You can no longer hold onto the hatred. You can no longer hold on to the bitterness. You proclaim, "Take my life. Take my mind. Take my soul. Take my will. Cause I am Yours and I give it all to You!"

Desiring to please the Lord, you rise from the ashes and stand firm. The Lord is your rock and with him, you are unmoving. Unwavering in trust. Bold in proclaiming it. You've been cut deeply by those who may not even realize the depth of their affliction upon you, those that you love, but... You search deep within the Holy Spirit and find what you need most.

Love.
Forgiveness.
Peace.
And Mercy flows abundantly.

Your sight clears and your wounds begin to heal.
Patience.
God whispers "patience" and "trust" to you. And you take his hand and let him lead you again.

What God's teaching me

Beautiful Bride by Flyleaf

Unified diversity
Functioning as one body
Every part encouraged by the other
No one independent of another
You're irreplaceable, indispensable
You're incredible
Incredible

(Chorus)
Beautiful bride
Body of Christ
One flesh abiding
Strong and unifying
Fighting ends in forgiveness
Unite and fight all division
Beautiful bride

Strengthen your arms now
Train your fingers for battle
Urgency's here now
Train your fingers for battle
Fighting this violence
With your feet wrapped in peace
Sad tears and silence
Now screams of joy
Victory

(Chorus)
Beautiful bride
Body of Christ
One flesh abiding
Strong and unifying
Fighting ends in forgiveness
Unite and fight all division
Beautiful bride

Beautiful bride
Body of Christ
One flesh abiding
Strong and unifying

We're not gonna fall and forget
How far You went to pick us up
If one part's hurt the whole body's sick
If one part mourns we all mourn with Him
Rejoice, and we'll sing with you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

(Chorus)
Beautiful bride
Body of Christ
One flesh abiding
Strong and unifying
Fighting ends in forgiveness
Unite and fight all division
Beautiful bride (x2)