Now that I’m being sent to Israel for a 3 month mission trip where there is war, I couldn’t help but only feel naive when I think of my emotions behind it… I carry no fear about it whatsoever, and no matter how many times I contemplate it or try to force myself to feel some kind of fear, I can’t. For the past few days, I’ve been feeling afraid because the fear hasn’t kicked in. But when I finally arrived home last night from our family vacation, I sat on my bed to just breathe and relax. I looked at my guitar, picked it up and began to play. Without any thought, the first song my fingers began to strum was this…
I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near
I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am strength for all the despairing
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am the Word that leads all to freedom
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
Some may remember this song; some may not. But for me, this is a fond memory because it is something that I’ve remembered since I was young. It began as a frequent Church song, and later became a song I needed to remember for children’s choir at the parish. Then when I joined YFC, it was a frequent song used at our Parish Based Choir, and as years went by, I had forgotten it until now.
In the beginning of the year, I suddenly remembered this song, and couldn’t help but learn it on a new instrument, self taught on a guitar… And it is only now that I realized that what served as only a mere memory in my life was meant to be my mission song.
And that’s when I realized, there really is no such thing as a coincidence. Before my head could comprehend anything, my heart already knew its place… with God… and that’s why I wasn’t feeling any fear. No matter what happens, I am at a true place of peace because beyond what the human mind can comprehend, I am already in the safest place I know – in my Father’s hands. And I’ve come to understand that this isn’t me being naive or illogical, but it is me, finally knowing faith and what it means to trust and know He Who IS Love 🙂
Man, Ate… This song has been so personal to me in my journey, and your posts always bring joy to my heart. I’m so excited for you! 🙂
Praise the Lord! I’m glad the joy He’s been giving me in my journey can be shared with others as well! Please continue to pray for me, brother! 🙂 God bless!! ^_^ Praise God for you!