Lyrical life

I have shared before my love for lyrics. But there is a song that has been resonating in my heart for a few weeks now and it has to do with something very special to me. The band Mumford & Sons are from England and are a part of a folk revival that is taking place in alternative rock. They have a raw, gritty sound that relies heavily on stringed instruments. The lead singer is son to the leaders of the Vineyard Church of England. The band, while not a "Christian" group, are believers and it is evident in their music.

They have a song called "The Cave" that is gaining air time right now. This song speaks very clearly of someone's struggle emotionally and spiritually. When I hear this song I see where I have been and I hold on hope to where I will be. This song speaks to me about my calling. If you know me, you know I don't believe in coincidence. I was to write about this yesterday, but got busy and never did. My friend Melissa then wrote about those who are no longer living in their calling and how it is affecting them. So today I will compose my thoughts about this subject and specifically about how the song has spoken to me.

The whole song is wonderful and speaks largely to me, but for the sake of sharing I will limit my thoughts to one passage in particular. "And I'll find strength in pain, And I will change my ways; I'll know my name as it's called again." Through my entire process one thing has remained a constant. The pain I have had to endure has led me to where I needed to be at the right moment. The pain of leaving my family gave me the strength to correct my mistake. The pain of being a part from God drove me back into His loving arms. The pain of waiting has developed my dependence on Him. I have found strength in my pain and it has caused me to change my ways.

The part that I sing as a hallelujah is "I'll know my name as it's called again." I love this idea that I have forgotten my name. There is a name that God calls me and to which only I respond. It is the way He speaks to my heart and placed the call on my life. I have forgotten that name, but I will know it when He calls it again. I don't know how long I am meant to remain in this waiting place, but I know that it is intentional. I know that everyday I remain faithful and obedient, He is preparing good work for me to accomplish. I rejoice in my uncertainty because I trust the one who is certain.

Please pray for my perseverance and faithfulness. I know God always completes the work He has begun and He will call my name again. Lastly, follow the link below and enjoy the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REo7VnlenOA

"The Cave" -Mumford & Sons
It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind


The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat


But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck


And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again


Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind


So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears


But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck


And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again


So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand


So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say


Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be


And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck


And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again