Lord, Hold My Heart

recently, I've started this new thing where instead of turning on 106.1 or 93.3 in the morning, I get out my ipod, go the Sky Ranch playlist, and start off my day the RIGHT way.

here's the lyrics to one of my favorite songs by TENTH AVENUE NORTH. I was listening to it one morning, and if you listen to it, and actually hear the words and think about what he's singing, the song is so relatable.

How long must I pray, must I pray to You
How long must I wait, must I wait for You
How long 'till I see Your face
See You shining through

I'm on me knees Begging You to notice me
I'm on my knees Father, will You turn to me, yeah?

One tear in the dropping rain
One voice in a sea of pain
Could the Maker of the stars
Hear the sound of my breaking heart?

One life is all I am
Right now I can barely stand
If You're everything You say You are
Would You come close and hold my heart?

I've been so afraid, afraid to close my eyes
So much can slip away before I say goodbye
But if there's no other way
I'm done asking why

'Cause I'm on my knees
Begging You to turn to me
I'm on my knees
Father, will You run to me, yeah?

refrain (bolded words above)

So many questions without answers
Your promises remain
I can't see but I'll take my chances
To hear you call my name (2x)

refrain (bolded words above)

Hold my heart
Could You hold my heart?
Hold my heart

This song is so powerful for me because it simply shows us that we are small and we will fall without the support of God. Even when we hurt and we feel like we have nothing left, we can reach up and hold on to our Lord. He will be there forever, keeping his promises to us.

Listen to this song if you haven't heard it, and if you know it, listen to it again. and think about the words.

LAUREN BASKETT