On this day when many people are praying for the Alliance's National Board, and our future, these lyrics are going through my mind...
The StandThese words cause us to think of charismatic worship, of people raising their hands and closing their eyes in praise. However, may we envision another image?
So I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all
I'll stand
My soul Lord to You surrendered
All I am is Yours
(Hillsong United, Joel Houston)
These words are very individualized (I'll stand). The visual picture is not worship, but rather arrest by a higher authority (arms high, heart abandoned) and laying down of one's life as a living sacrifice (Romans 12.1) (surrender to You Lord). The image is surrender to a higher, sovereign authority of our entire being (all I am is Yours).
Today I sense this arrest by my merciful, loving, holy, righteous, beautiful, awesome Lord. What do I know of holy, of He Who gave all for me? Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.
I am frightened, uncertain, feeling out of control. Even in this, I rest in my Savior.
