I've had just enough of the spotlight when it burns bright
To see how it gets in the blood.
And I've tasted my share of the sweet life and the wild ride
And found a little is not quite enough.
I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change.
Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.
I've seen just enough of the quick buys of the best lies
To know how prodigals can be drawn away.
I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change.
Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.
Cause everything is a lesser thing
Compared to you, compared to you.
Cause everything is a lesser thing
Compared to you so why surrender all?
Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
Empty me of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me so I can be
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you.
Oh, filled with you.
Empty me.
by Chris Sligh
9 comments:
OK, I never thought I would be blogging to a song from a guy from american idol but.....
The lyrics from this song are very powerful and worth living out.
"Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with You."
Amen
Also, guys here is a link to a great Christian radio station which streams live. I can honestly say it has changed me as I find myself singing songs of praise at almost anytime.
www.wordfm.org
cas
My Dad is one of the greatest scholars of Christ's effects in the workplace. He always talks of the complimentary advantage that believers have in the business world.
I want to have that advantage, and in fact I need that advantage, and call on that advantage daily.
I have a simple prayer that is mine. "Lord, give me the wisdom to make appropriate decisions that only you would know how to make, and help me to remain humble enough to know (even when I forget to ask you for it) that every good decision comes from your wisdom."
The things this world have to offer can be ever enticing. Continuing to TRY to empty ourselves of inappropriate desires is important, but I also think that a key component is always remaining humble enough that we TRULY don't think that we deserve any accolades or promotions. When they occur, give God the glory. When they don't occur, thank Him for saving you from a bad decision.
Man, I'm old. I dont even know who Chris Sligh is!! But I do echo the essence of the words in the song!
May I decrease so that He might increase. May I take on HIS Strength through my WEAKNESS. May I take HIS wisdom over my foolish wants and desires.
Thanks guys for sharing in the fight with me!
Also, thanks for the participation!!
It's so fitting to me that you would pick this song to post - Chris Sligh attended my church during his first two attempts at American Idol. I can tell you from personal involvement with his "early days" that he is a very sincere man of God. He wrote the lyrics to that song while on Idol, and actually planned to get into the top 10 (hence a record deal), and then get out as quickly as he could - the fame was too addictive for his walk with God.
I want to see God as supreme in every area of life - and myself as an expression of His grace...
What year was Chris Sligh on American Idol?(never heard of him either!) Echo other's words and key to me is having Him fill the void/emptyness versus looking elsewhere.
This is kind of funny to me, as my wife is an "Idol" addict. (<--that looks really bad in print on a Christian based website, I know) So I have now found one useful example of listening to the recap each and every day. :)
Idol-ness aside, I do enjoy the lyrics of the song, and ironically found it a very relevant topic for me today. I'd been pretty down and out for a while, and have been much better about my daily walk with God, and have been pretty sick over the last few days. Today, I'm feeling much better, spiritually and physically, and was about to skip right past the link when I realized who was responsible for helping me get my mind and body in order. Here I was praying for things to change, and as soon as they changed, I didn't want to give credit where credit was due.
So, when I read lines 4-5"I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change." I was immediately, doubly convicted.
I pray that I can keep dragging myself back up to the altar all day, each day.
crb
I am going to try and find the song online now. Powerful lyrics.
- LT
I'm loving seeing all of the posts. Guys, as the stock market collapses we have a chance to show so many of our friends and family that our real treasure is in heaven, and that God is our real provider. Be strong in Him and be in the Word.
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PS I confess to being an American Idol addict too!
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