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One of my favorite bands is Casting Crowns. I like their sound, who they are, their way of communicating. A couple of years ago when I started the journey of recovery, hearing the words of this song caused me to cry and confess and regret and rejoice all at the same time. It’s not ALL about me, It’s all about HIM. And yet, at the same time it is all about me. It’s me (and you) He died for. Somehow, when I try to get my mind and heart around the truth that God sent His son to save a wretch like me, I find it easy to get dis-connected. You know, like when you get the dreaded “Internet Explorer is not loading!” For all of you Firefox and Mac users out there, I probably lost you already. Sorry, I’m addicted to Microsoft. I admit it! It’s one of my hurts, habits and hang-ups. Enough!!!! That rabbit trail is long enough.
Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart.Bridge:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who you are.Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I’m calling,
Lord, you catch me when I’m falling,
And you’ve told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.Not because of who I am,
But because of what you’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who you are.I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I’m calling,
Lord, you catch me when I’m falling,
And you’ve told me who I am.
I am yours.Not because of who I am,
But because of what you’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who you are.I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I’m calling,
Lord, you catch me when I’m falling,
And you’ve told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.I am yours.
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
‘Cause I am yours.
I am yours.
When I “googled” the words to Who am I? this particular result came back with the words and the “bridge”:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who you are.
When I saw that I immediately thought of the cross and how perfectly that describes the bridge between God and man, between lost and saved, between heaven and hell. It’s because of us that there was a cross, and at the same time it was because of God that there was a cross. The “bridge’ was in place before the world was created. God knew we would fail the test and sin. Nothing that has ever happened takes the Godhead by surprise.
So, today when I ask myself the question, Who am I?, I look at the empty cross and the “bridge” he built so I could be who I am. Who am I? I am His.
I hope you are.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Great Post, Who AM I??? , most of my time is spent saying “Who is everyone else??, and what are they doing?”
Your posts give me inspiration, keep it up, like you said on Monday, One day we will figure out what it is that God wants us to do when we grow up…
August 5th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Thanks Harv that was wonderful!!
August 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
That is such a moving song. We’ve done it at church with the band and your post reminds me we should sing that one again soon. Thanks for the inspiration, Harv!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Who am I? We hear this song at our worship time at Lifepoint Church. The melody and lyrics point us to the great I Am. By the end of the song I am in sync with my Creator and Saviour, Jesus Christ and in perfect union which can only be broken up by the end of this song. I think I will always be affected knowing the Creator is so far above me in understanding that in an infinite amount of time I will still never completely know Him. I can’t wait to try. This is a good one Harv and I appreciate your pointing others to this theologically challenging interpretation of our
constant transformation to become like the One we worship. This is an eternal challenge for all believers and I for one look forward to continuing this as I grow spiritually in His name.
August 6th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Harv,
Was behind bars Monday evening working with a few inmates at the Detention Center. The subject was ‘forgiveness’. No surprise that many have not forgiven themselves. One said he was just beginning to feel emotion again since his drug and alcohol haze which lead him there. “Who am I” and ‘it’s all about him’ are still being worked out by these men. We prayed together that God would reveal his mercy and grace to each of them in this healing process. I wish I had the song for each to read. Thanks for the insight!
August 6th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Yes I am His, too! And how grateful that I am. I had just finished my “quiet time” when I decided to read what you had to say. So glad I did. I sat and wept, out of gratefulness for where you have come ,and where you are headed. This song, and your precious words, so personal, touched my heart at its deepest level. I love you and am proud to be your mom.
August 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Harvey, please DO NOT remove me from your mailing list. I love getting these inspirational messages from you. This one really touched my heart and soul. You are truly blessed, Harvey, finding the words to expres God’s love for us in such an inspiring way. Luv ya, Connie