The song "Things Like You" by Sanctus Real was playing while I was driving to work this morning and it was speaking to my heart. I want to share it with you and explain how it fits my life right now.
Just to give you a summary, to me the song is about how we tend to hold on to the things that we know hurt us and that God wants us to give them up. And by giving these things up we become closer to Him.
Here's some of the lyrics that spoke to me this morning:
"And I think it's time to find a better way to live my life
Than loving all those things that keep me wrapped so tight"
This is one of the reasons why I'm going on the race. I've become too attached to the things of this world that I know will end up hurting me and that God wants me to give up. By stepping out of my comfort zone and living with less I hope to give all of these things to God and learn that all I need is Him.
"Everyone wants everyone else's everything
Some time's the more we have the less we really gain
I'm tired of life and all that money has to buy
Get out of my heart, out of my mind, leaving you behind"
I've become so wrapped up in wanting the newest thing or the cutest clothes. I'm tired of living this way and so I'm telling all of these things to "get out of my heart, out of my mind, leaving you behind". Going on the race is going to make me leave this "American way of life" behind.
"Why are we obsessed with possessions here on earth?
Go and take a look at the flowers and the birds
God is always taking care of nature's every need
And how much more important in The Father's eyes are we?
I said, how much more important in The Father's eyes are we?
He sees everything"
This part was so comforting to me this morning. I was worrying about fundraising and shots and plane tickets and gear that I forgot that God sees our needs and takes care of us. I think this was the part God really wanted me to hear and focus on.
Here's the whole song:
