Dug into the Glory Book archives today, and reviewed one of the old school songs that tugged (and continues to tug) at my heartstrings once upon a time. The lyrics are powerful:
Whom have I in heaven but You
There is nothing on earth I desire beside You
My heart and my strength, many times they fail
But there is one truth that always will prevail.
So many thoughts, desires and worries weigh down our hearts daily, and most especially in the area of our deep longings that are looking to be filled. Sometimes in considering the possibilities, our hearts end up buckling under a weight of felt unworthiness and pessimism.
Yet, a heart that is full of “weight” and one that is full of “strength” are truly two completely different things.
My reflection on this song was: “When Heaven is deeply desired, failure is prevailed.” Strength of the heart occurs when it loves with purpose and hope. Our calling is upwards, and full of promise. As its flame rises upwards, it inevitably begins to illuminate every crevasse and corner of the space. Every blessing poured out a chance to be turned into praise. Every seeming failure, an opportunity for growth for the soul A “heart full of strength” is one filled with the right Light (Christ).
Listen to the cover of the song here:
God Is The Strength Of My Heart (Cover)- CFC-Youth Montreal Music Ministry
