running

This is a song I heard recently. For me, music holds such power. It evokes so much emotion and conviction. The music was one thing, but these words moved me. Too often I feel like the prodigal son mentioned in Luke 15:11-32. I feel myself veer away from what God wants of me, then I am too prideful to go back to Him. I know it's stupid, but I fear He'll look at me like "oh Tanya, it's you again." I know it's not like that, but I still think He must think it ridiculous how many times I mess up.

I heard a message recently on this passage. The pastor mentioned how we always see that passage from our point of view. It's only logical. But he suggested taking it from the father's point of view--what it must feel like to have your wayward child come running back to you. Can you imagine how happy it makes our Heavenly Father when we come running back to Him.

You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see

You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin

You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering

You are joy, You are joy
You're the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life
In You death has lost its sting

Oh, I'm running to Your arms, I'm running to Your arms
The riches of Your love will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign

You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim

You are here, You are here
In Your presence I'm made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I'm letting go

My heart will sing no other name
Jesus, Jesus

I'm running to Your arms, I'm running to Your arms
The riches of Your love will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign