Sunday, September 29, 2013

Switchfoot Sunday #2


In October 2004, when Kris first found out about the affair a few months in, I was a mess.  It was the beginning of my life spiraling out of control.  I was such a wreck.  As always, I turned to music.  Honestly I probably would have died if I hadn't had music to fall on.  I wasn't in a place where I knew how to fall back on God after the mistakes I had made, and music was the only thing that gave me a sense of hope and comfort.


There was one song in particular that I played over and over again.  It seemed to express so much desperation, and it was what I was feeling.  There was a huge need for hope in my heart, and it seemed as if this song was begging, as I was, to know everything was going to be okay.

I think that, as you listen, you'll understand why it spoke to my heart.  It never put me over the edge, understanding who God was...it was a desperate plea for God to be real-for His word to be true.

I wish I had what I needed
 To be on my own
'Cause I feel so defeated
And I'm feeling alone
And it all seems so helpless
And I have no plans
I'm a plane in the sunset
With nowhere to land
And all I see
It could never make me happy
And all my sand castles
Spend their time collapsing
Let me know that you hear me
Let me know your touch
Let me know that you love me
Let that be enough

It's my birthday tomorrow
No one here could know
I was born this Thursday
22 years ago
And I feel stuck
Watching history repeating
Yeah, who am I?
Just a kid who knows he's needy

Let me know that you hear me
Let me know your touch
Let me know that you love me
And let that be enough

Let me know that you hear me
Let me know your touch
Let me know that you love me
And let that be enough

2 comments:

  1. Awesome! Isn't it great how God sends us hope through music!

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    1. Every day I will hear a song that reminds me of how amazing God is and how truly blessed I am.

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