As a worship leader, I am always grateful for the text of the songs that God provides for corporate worship. Too often we get caught up in the tempo or style and miss some incredible text.
One of my all-time favorite Christian artists is Steve Green. When I first started singing in a church, I always chose to sing his music. Even though my music has now stretched into new areas as well, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Steve's music. One of his songs, titled "In You Alone", has some of the most incredible text I've ever encountered. The words of this song literally leap from the page and speak to me of God's amazing power and provision in even the most difficult circumstances.
To me, the most powerful part of the song occurs with the statement: "when I reach the end, You are just beginning". These words are a harsh reflection of me so many times. I think I have the answers to any situation that comes my way. Then, when I reach the end of where my strength, my ability, my intelligence, my everything can take me, God is just beginning. That's because He has been waiting all that time, waiting for me to surrender everything to Him.
Here are the words of the song. May they be a ministry to you as well. May we all trust in the Lord with all that we are. For His glory - and our good.
When I am weak, You carry every burden
When I'm alone, You're just a breath away
When I am restless, You're the one who stills me
And where I fail, You always stay the same
When I am lost, Your rescue me from danger
And when I fall, You pick me up again
When I resist, You love past my defenses
And though I stray, You're patient to the end
In You alone, I lifted up to heaven
In You alone, I soar on borrowed wings
When I reach the end, You are just beginning
In You alone, I find all that I need
Pastor Randy
