Monday, March 25, 2013

Take My Hand

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Have you ever found a song that speaks to you so deeply that you want to listen to it on repeat, that it makes you cry and smile at the same time, and it brings you a sense of hope and faith that you know was just meant for you?

Enter a song by Shawn McDonald from 2004, titled "Take My Hand." I can't tell you how much hope this song has brought me lately... and the one thing I keep praying over and over is "change me." This song, with the book The Power of the Praying Wife that I'm reading right now are moving me. Big time.

My prayer today? Change me. Heal the brokenness. Free the burdens. Release me of the nightmares. Help me to be a positive light. Let me walk with You and be the best wife I can be. Thank You for this beautiful day.  


Take my hand to the promise land
And on You I want to stand
‘Cause I cannot do it on my own
You're what I need and I need to be
Right by Your side ‘cause I cannot hide
Lord, I know that I need You
I need You

Without You I'm so alone
I am weak but You are strong
You pick me up when I'm falling down
And I am crying
Out to You inside of my heart
I need You Lord, oh so, for the part
I want You to have my life, Jesus

Take my hand to the promise land
And on You I want to stand
‘Cause I cannot do it on my own
You're what I need and I need to be
Right by Your side ‘cause I cannot hide
Lord, I know that I need You
I need You

I fall to my knees
And I'm begging You, please oh Lord
Won't You change me
Make me new from the inside out
I want to shout out Your name

Take my hand to the promise land
And on You I want to stand
‘Cause I cannot do it on my own
You're what I need and I need to be
Right by Your side ‘cause I cannot hide
Lord, I know that I need You
I need You

I need You.

- Shawn McDonald "Take My Hand"

16 comments:

Tamara Buschel said...

Shawn McDonald is awesome! I love Gravity :)

Meghan said...

My song is Words I Would Say by Sidewalk Prophets!

Sara Bengsch said...

I absolutely love Shawn McDonalad, and that song is amazing. :) There is such passion in the lyrics and that is what I love most about music.

Sara
http://sbengschayearoftransformation.blogspot.com/

Allison said...

I love lyrics as well. I'm praying that same prayer today! Praying for you too! :)

Leah said...

Such a great song!

Katie said...

I love this. I'll have to listen to it. To read your posts, blesses my heart. Thanks for always sharing such real posts. Have you heard Lord, I Need You by Matt Maher? It is so amazing. You must listen. We sing it at church a lot and I love it.

Carly Anderson said...

I've heard that book is AMAZING! I need to read it!


Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com

Freya H Dub said...

I do have a few songs in this category. I love them :) I love the power of words!

L said...

YES! I went to hear Jimmy Needham in concert last night and his lyrics are just amazing!!! Still singing them/thinking about them =) Much Love friend!

Kelly Ann said...

What an amazing choice of lyrics, thanks for sharing!

xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

Qurratul Ayen said...

What a wonderful lyrics!

Kristin said...

So encouraging! Thanks for sharing them with us Aunie.

Emily Crider said...

AMEN, girl. love this post. love your heart. i hadn't heard this song before, but i listened to it a few times now and wow is it ever powerful!

Emily Crider said...

also that is so good to know you like the book power of a praying wife. i got that as a wedding gift and have been meaning to read it!!

Kendra Castillo said...

I have the Power of a Praying Wife in my nightstand, a wedding gift from my mom 4 yrs ago :( I've been waiting to finish some other books, but I think now I will have to begin right away! Thanks for this positive post.

Kendra @ openspaces

Kiki said...

I love it when I find songs that move me and make me want to break out and in singing and cry at the same time! It's so amazing to see how God speaks through us--whether they're blog posts (like this!), music, Bible readings, etc. :) Thanks for sharing this song, too! These lyrics are amazing and I can't wait to hear them sung.

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