18.11.08

A different kind of soul...

Soul.
Not the Aretha Franklin, in her beaufont hair, waving her manicured nails in the air, demanding R-E-S-P-E-C-T kind of soul.
But the mind-bending, peace-like-a-river, it is well...with my soul, kind of soul.
the kind of soul that is frighteningly naked and vulnerable,
the kind of soul that is searching,
a soul that is learning,
to know, not just with my mind,
but with my heart.
It's the kind of soul that lead me to finally writing and finishing a song tonight.

I wanted to write a song that would reflect the process which God has been taking me through. And tonight God helped me. And I wanted to share, even though I feel awkward about it. But my hope is that this song would speak to you. And maybe it won't. But I still wanted to share:

Come to Jesus' feet
and lay your sorrows down
He will draw near to you
in ways so deep
and profound

chorus:
He says, "Come just as you are
And lay your burdens down."

So come just as you are.

O how beautiful it is
to see the glory of the LORD,
For we are broken people
who need a glorious God

chorus:
O come just as you are
and lay your burdens down

O come just as you are

bridge:
O rejoice in the hope!
O rejoice in the hope!

Beloved, rejoice in the hope
of the glory of God!


I'm working up the courage to record the song and post it. Hopefully, I will be able to have it up within the week. I've never really done that before. But hey, why not?

peace out.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I can't wait to hear the recording! Congratulations on persevering through your writer's block.

Emily said...

I, too, cannot wait to hear the recording. Just reading the lyrics brought tears to my eyes. I miss you so much, Linell, and I'm praying for you fervently. *HUGS*