There is a long preamble in this video, with a story of how this song came to be. I love hearing the artist explain background, but if you don’t – jump to about the 6th minute of the video to just hear the song.
This week has been rough. In many ways I’ve felt inadequate. I’ve felt my failings, my shortcomings. I can only cry out to God that I’m still here. I’m still willing, with His help, to do whatever it is He wants me to do. I will continue to do my best, even if from where I’m sitting it seems I’m falling short – that’s relative to my own expectations. From God’s perspective, maybe I’m doing just fine. I trust His purpose and His vision.
Downhere – Here I Am
From the album Ending Is Beginning
Sometimes Your calling, comes in dream
Sometimes it comes in the Spirit’s breeze
You reach for the deepest hope in me
And call out for the things of eternity
But I’m a man, of dust and stains,
You move in me, so I can say
Chorus
Here I am, Lord send me
All of my life I make an offering,
Here I am, Lord send me
Somehow my story is a part of Your plan,
Here I am
When setbacks and failures and upset plans
Test my faith and leave me with empty hands
Are You not the closest when it’s hardest to stand
I know that You will finish what You began
And these broken parts You redeem
Become the song that I can sing
Chorus
Overwhelmed by the thought of my weakness
And the fear that I’ll fail You in the end
In this mess, I’m just one of the pieces,
I can’t put this together but You can
Chorus
Here I Am, all my life an offering to You, to You
Somehow my story is a part of Your plan
Here I am
“Overwhelmed by the thought of my weakness And the fear that I’ll fail You in the end In this mess, I’m just one of the pieces, I can’t put this together but You can”
Kinda my heart cry all the time. I love this song, but had never heard the background. Thanks for posting!
Cool sing. It was new to me. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
Cristine
Blessings Fran…I recently discovered “Downhere” and these lyrics speak volumes. It certainly
goes with your week and weak. I’m sorry that you had a rough week! I pray this week is a new Beginning of “Here I Am”, not an ending. Thanks for your visit!