My new friend, Paul, has been talking recently about identity as in “who are we really?” Who are any of us, really? I think I may take this on a little more directly after completing this current series.
Anyway, we sang this song today. It was our dear friend, Shannon’s, favorite. If you’ve been with me for awhile, you will remember that Shannon led our Friday morning group and died most suddenly and tragically early last year. She was a true beacon of light in a world quite dark at times. Shannon was pretty rock solid in her understanding of who she was and who God is. That is reflected in the lyrics of the following song. I’m also including a link to a Casting Crowns recording. If you’re not used to “contemporary” Christian worship (as Diane and I and many others we know are so inclined), this may seem oft-putting. But, I put it out anyway.
But I’ve heard the tender whispers of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you’re pleased
And that I’m never alone
You’re a good good father
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only you provide
‘Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word
You’re a good good father
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
Because you are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us
Oh, it’s love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As you call me deeper still
As you call me deeper still
As you call me deeper still
Into love, love, love
You’re a good good father
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
You’re a good good father
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
You’re a good good father
You are perfect in all of your ways
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
You are perfect in all of your ways
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
As you can see, this is a song lifted up to a very special kind of love and the nature of a loving relationship between us and God. It also gives an accounting of how we receive that relationship that I can identify with. There’s not a word here that is out of place for me.
Here’s the Youtube for anyone interested.
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