I noticed this lyric for the first time yesterday; it’s from one of Barlow Girl’s latest songs:
‘Cause You’re a God who has all things
And still You want me.
– Barlow Girl, I Need You To Love Me
Now that’s an amazing thought. And though this song falls squarely into the intimate worship genre – not in everyone’s comfort zone, I know – I still believe these words are both true and heartfelt.
He is the God who has all things. Why does he trouble with me? It would certainly be less trouble for him to disregard my ramshackle soul, no?
Yet he wants me. And he means to have me, to glorify him and enjoy him forever. And he can do anything, and his arm is not too short to save nor is there anywhere I can hide from his presence. So I believe this is a done deal.
If he means to have you, trust me, you’re had. Done deal. He is amazing, and he loves beyond our furthest understanding and saves to the uttermost. See what kind of love the Father has given to us!
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.
– 1 John 3:1a (ESV)
I really like the song a lot. Not just the music/harmonies, but the words also.
>I am a gem
In a sea of stones
Because you made me so
Oh Lord you are powerful
You are beyond my
Beyond my farthest grasp
You are my loving god>
(my daughter wrote that as the chorus of a song.)
That’s a wonderful chorus, Ellen. Love it.