There Are So Few Words That Never Grow Old

verses.1&2
O, for a thousand tongues to sing, my great Redeemer’s praise
The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace
My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim
To spread through all the earth abroad, the honors of Thy name

chorus.
So come on and sing out, let our anthem grow loud
There is one great love, Jesus

verses.3&4
Jesus, the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease
‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life and health and peace
He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoners free
His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me

verses.5&6
He speaks and listening to His voice, new life the dead receive
The mournful broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe
Glory to God and praise and love, be ever, ever giv’n
By saints below and saints above, the church in earth and Heav’n

reflection.
There are so few words that never grow old
Jesus, Jesus


I pray that these words would never grow old. More than ever before, I've felt like I have to fight spiritual numbness in my life. Too often I feel too weak or simply not willing to put up a fight, to strive for God, to believe that this race is worth running. One thing that I wish I had more of right now is focus. Anything long-term seems so far away and out of reach to me, and the short-term is confusing, tedious, and honestly a little annoying. But even more, I feel like my core spirituality is starting numb. Salvation, the cross, Jesus - I know the reality of it, but I feel a disconnect that I can't understand. I know so well in my mind that these truths are alive, but my heart has a difficult time making that connection. I don't know what God is doing (or if it's just me). I'm writing this because I just wanted to be honest. At this point in my life, my faith is confusing and shaky; and I pray with every bone in my body that this season will pass. But for now, I pray that things will start making sense and become real to me again. I pray that Jesus would be my companion, not only my belief. And I pray that I will develop a willing heart to live my life for Him.

I also ask for your prayers. I know that the prayers of my brothers and sister in Christ can make a difference. If God should ever put me on your mind, pray that He would give me a sound mind, diligence, and a living passion for Him.

Ephesians 2:10 - “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

I Peter 5:10 - “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”


Thanks for reading to those of you who do. :)

God bless,
JoJo