This song again...but in a different context! God's been teaching me what kind of person I am, which just makes me more amazed at how incredible God is. I'm a very broken person; it turns out that not having consistent friends has damaged, more than I estimated, my trust in people, which greatly hinders fellowshipping with others. I had too high of expectations for my bros/sis, disregarding the fact that they're humans who are prone to failing at showing God's unconditional love, which only God is capable of at all times (Because occasionally, God transfers His unconditional love through us). To protect myself, I'd convinced me that this friendship thing, this bro/sisterhood thing isn't possible for me (but possible for others). I ran to God for His solace and comfort. And all I have been realizing for the past months over and over again is ow reliable God is, how warm, how faithful He is to me--His embrace/love is so deep and wide, no sin can ever be too dirty for Him to accept. And He's assured me that He will/can love to the ends of the earth. But lately, God has been telling me, "get out of my arms! Time for you to move on...grow up." Nothing we receive is given simply for our own sake; it's ultimately given for His sake. God's been pouring into me for the past months, nurturing me and stuff...and it's time to start using this newly established emotional/identity security as 1) a support for others, and 2) confidently proclaim His glory. And I know that I'll get hurt again stepping outside of His protection, but He'll heal me again; it's a spiral of healing, I'll keep getting hurt and healed, but things get better with each time because He's promised that He makes all things work together for our good. Life's troubles are like a chariot charging at you; you can either ride it (endure the troubles with hope that Christ has secured) or get run over by it (complain, mope, etc.) I've been so sheltered I don't handle making mistakes so well, teehee...but by God's grace, I'm learning, and also by His grace, He'll help me handle mistakes better. Sooooo, dear bros/sis, please keep me accountable for this lesson I've learned!
This song played two roles for me: first time it helped me find sufficiency in who I am in Him; now it's helping me find sufficiency in His power to carry out His mission to take over the world. First time the song acted as a consoler, this time as a motivator.
May you be blessed by this song as I have been.
And here's what the writer says about the song:
It was "suggested that I write a song about the sufficiency of Christ by saying it as plainly as, 'He’s already all we need'. So many times we come to Jesus in worship and ask Him for things that He already IS and has already done… What a concept to come into worship knowing who we are approaching…the absolute fullness of God, pleased to dwell in this Jesus whom we worship. He’s already broken the chains…already seated us with Him…already invited us ‘into the glorious’."
Asking where You are, Lord
Wondering where You’ve been.
Is like standing in a hurricane, trying to find the wind.
And hoping for Your mercy to meet me where I am.
Is forgetting that Your thoughts for me, outnumber the sand.
You filled the sun with morning light.
You bid the moon to lead the night.
You clothe the lilies bright and beautiful.
You’re already all I need.
Already everything that I could hope for.
You’re already all I need.
You’ve already set me free.
Already making me. More like You.
You’re already all I need.
Jesus, You’re already all I need.
Walking through this life without Your freedom in my heart.
Is like holding onto shackles that You have torn apart.
So remind me of Your promises.
And all that You have done.
In this world I will have trouble.
That You have overcome.
And every gift that I receive.
You determine just for me.
But nothing I desire compares with You.
In Your fullness. You’re my all in all.
In Your healing. I’m forever made whole.
In Your freedom. Your love overflows.
And carries me. You carry me.
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