Voice of Truth

Esther led morning prayers at our office Friday, and she played a song on CD as part of her devotional. Friday evening while Sue (missionary in West Africa) was here, she told us that during a difficult time last year the mission team had chosen a theme song. These stories wouldn't be worth telling except for one fact (which you've probably already guessed). Both were about the same song! From the first CD by the group "Casting Crowns," the song is "Voice of Truth." It seemed like a "Godincidence," so I found my CD and played the song many times over the weekend. Now it echoes in my mind; you could say it's become my theme song for these days when my greatest challenge is keeping my mind on the faith track.

Voice of Truth
by Mark Hall & Steven Curtis Chapman
Sung by Casting Crowns

Oh what I would do to have the kind of faith it takes
to climb out of this boat I’m in onto the crashing waves.

To step out of my comfort zone into the realm of the unknown
Where Jesus is and He’s holding out His hand.

But the waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times I’ve tried before and failed.
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again, “[Girl], you’ll never win!”
“You’ll never win!”

But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, “Do not be afraid!”
And the voice of truth says, “This is for my glory.”
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth.

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors,
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they’d have had the strength to stand.

But the giant’s calling out my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times I’ve tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again, “[Girl], you’ll never win!”
“You’ll never win!”

But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, “Do not be afraid!”
And the voice of truth says, “This is for my glory.”
Out of all the voices calling out to meI will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth.

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don’t seem so high
From on top of them lookin’ down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me.
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth.

Went shopping with Jeremy on Saturday and picked up some more CDs, including the newer Casting Crowns album. The song "Praise You in this Storm" is the one I want to learn next.

And now a laugh for the day, sent to me in honor of my blonde wig:
Two blondes living in Oklahoma are sitting on a bench rocking, and one blonde says to the other, "Which do you think is farther away........Florida or the moon?" The other blonde turns and says "Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida?????"

I feel quite well and plan to work today. We continue to pray for many friends who are also walking along the cancer journey.

Blessings,
Carol