In 2003, Switchfoot put out an album that was an almost immediate hit..."Beautiful Let Down." I can close my eyes and reminisce to the summer Lindsey Bizilia introduced songs that would describe in so many ways...me. I've spent so much of my life following strong personalities, but in the summer of 2004 I faced yet another moment of deciding "Who's the boss?" (a part of God's continual work of sanctification I think...because I seem to daily face this decision). In the midst of all of my insecurities I was either going to nod my chin like a bobble-head at every idea (in self-centered fear of rejection) or I was going to fix my face upon the Author of my faith and be "okay" with people thinking I was "weird" as a consequence. The change of heart resulted (and results) in this mindset:
God is GOD;
Therefore, I cherish what He says.
I cherish what He says;
Therefore, I read/obey the Bible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Simple but not simple. I spent the summer of 2004 crying out (literally into my pillow) to God. I wanted to know Him more and more and more...I can say He is faithful. The implications of the reality above are not easily embraced without utter acknowledgment of dependency on Him. I cherish my time in my little cozy spot with my Bible and pen, but taking His Word outside of the confines of my little spot...well its a beautiful let down...because I see my weaknesses...but I see His Glory. I see His strength working through me...in spite of me.
"May my foolish pride forever let me down"...and may I be awakened continually to the reality of God and what He says.
If you've never heard the song...or haven't heard it in a while...I posted it below!
