One of my favorite songs lately is “What do I know of Holy” by Addison Road. I can’t tell you exactly why I love the song. But I tend to find myself playing it every time I get in the car or replaying it on my run.
I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I relate to these verses. I tend to make promises such as, I will read my bible every day and I will stop judging others. But fall short of my promises. At some points, I stop even making promises because I know I won’t keep them. I’d rather not make promises, than be a hypocrite. I do tend to talk the whole time when I pray. I don’t know how to quite myself and hear God’s voice. It’s funny how people go to God with things and ask him for advice, but do we really sit and listen to his response?
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?
Do you pray big? Do you ask God for more than you think is possible? I remember sitting at Young Life one night. We were praying for club and our leader said, “Pray Big. We tend to pray for kids to have a good time but let’s pray that kids would give their life to Christ.” I so often ask God to let things work out or to go smoothly. But I want to be a person who prays specifically and boldly. Would I recognize God if I saw him on the street? Do I know his voice? Do I know his tendencies? Do I know his touch? I really think most Christians have a false sense, when it comes to knowing God.
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees
Growing up going to church, the gospel tends to loose its fervor because it’s heard so often. I didn’t understand what an amazing sacrifice Jesus made. I didn’t comprehend Jesus’ gift of salvation. We would sing songs like “Shine Jesus Shine” and “Open the Eyes of my Heart” and I wouldn’t connect to what I was singing. Do you feel that way at church sometimes? I think the glory and goodness of God was faint because it had become too familiar. I want to fall to my knees in awe of God. I want to feel that vulnerable with myself to worship God on my knees. Maybe one day….
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life "its" name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?
This last part is one of my favorites. I love how much bigger and more important God is than me. He spoke the world into motion. All creation points to God. I am just a small speck in a much larger universe. Nevertheless, He died for me and gives me life. God is truly amazing and I can’t imagine living my life without him. I love to be outside and in nature because He is reflected in creation. Can’t wait to travel the world and see His Glory.
Hope you like this song. I pray that God continues to reveal himself to each one of us in new ways each day.
