i am the one who has been forgiven much
i am the one who you love much

of a child-like faith
of an honest praise
and of my unashamed love

i looked up to Him and said break me
i said take this pride, humble me

and He said to me "I am the one you are singing to. I am the one you are worshipping. THIS IS NOT ABOUT YOU! Give this up to me and I will give you peace, I will give you rest from your pain and confusion. You are singing to me. There is no one around, you stand before me. It is not about you, it is not about her, it is not about anyone around you. It is about ME. WILL YOU GLORIFY ME OR YOURSELF? I gave you your voice, dont forget that."

the quality doesnt matter. my soul cries out. i sing because the rocks cannot. my throat hurts, my voice isnt all there, i cant hit every note. but i dont care.


it is nice to be at peace with you...

that is what matters.

what is my goal in life? to be a man of God. after that, everything will be sorted out, because He already has a plan. #1 priority has been made. no one else matters.

until it is His will.


so am i distant? maybe. but thats what i need. distance from the world, which has pulled me down all my life, will allow me to come closer to the God who has been waiting for me to come back.

any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu