January 16, 17, 18

I felt led to share a song for today's devotional (which encompasses the past three days).  The following verses are by Audrey Assad, and it is her song "Show Me."  I definitely recommend buying this song--better yet, the whole CD.  It has definitely ministered to me, as I hope it will to you. 

"Show Me" 

You could plant me like a tree beside a river

You could tangle me in soil and let my roots run wild

And I would blossom like a flower in the desert

But for now just let me cry

You could raise me like a banner in a battle

Put victory like a fire behind shining eyes

I would drift like a falling snow over embers

But for now just let me lie

Bind up these broken bones

Mercy bend and breathe me back to life

But not before You show me how to die

Set me like a star before the morning

Like a song that steals the darkness from a world asleep

And I’ll illuminate the path You’ve laid before me

But for now just let me be

Bind up these broken bones

Mercy bend and breathe me back to life

But not before You show me how to die

Let me go like a leaf upon the water

Let me brave the wild currents flowing to the sea

And I will disappear into a deeper beauty

But for now just stay with me

God for now just stay with me

Psalm 1: 1-3

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.  He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall proper.