Closer

It is so amazing to me how faithful God is at answering prayers! I noticed recently that I have 3 songs on my iPod with the same title, "Closer".

The first one has been my prayer several different times over the past 6 months. It is by Charlie Hall:

Beautiful are the words spoken to me
Beautiful is the one who is speaking

Come in close, come in close and speak
Come in close, come closer to me

I love that song because it is so simple, yet so profound!

The next song I was priveleged to hear on my iPod is by Sanctus Real:

I'm not satisfied in this lifetime
I'm following you to the other side
There's nothing that can change my mind
You're all I need

You're the only tie that binds my heart
Away from you I'm falling apart
We need to be closer than we are
You're all I need

So what can I do to get closer?
I know there is more my heart can bear
I give you control 'cause I need you
To take me there

Like a bird flying southI'm seeking you out
And there's no rope that can tie me down
I'm running home, I'm a slave set free
You're all I need

I am waiting
Draw me closer
I am waiting
Make me stronger

The lyrics of this song match up so well with the journey I am on right now. I'm not satisfied in THIS lifetime. There is nothing that can change my mind, God is all I need! Whenever I take matters into my own hands, and keep God out of my life, my life falls apart! Jesus is the glue that holds me together. I daily am giving God control to take me where he wants me to go. I am a slave set free! This journey is so liberating, and I am yearning for the day that I have the strength to run! Draw me closer, God! Make me stronger!

Come near to God and He will come near to you! James 4:8

The 3rd and final song on my iPod is by Group 1 Crew:

Lord can you forgive me for the way that I have been
Bring this heart around to where it all began
I've been too blind to see the signs that you keep sending
So I'm ready, no more pretending.

[Chorus]
Take my life, I need you now
Draw me closer draw me closer
I'm on my knees, I'm crying out

Draw me closer I want to be closer to you

I've traveled down so many roads that only brought me pain
And with every bridge I burned you could've turned away
But you never let me go your love is so incredible
So let it over flow

Cuz I'm too far, too far away God, You are You are the Way
I'm too far, too far away so I'm hanging
on every single word You say
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over

God has been pursuing me lately, He is truly drawing closer to me! I love how He responds to me coming near to Him in such a loving way! Yet, I am not satisfied, I want to continue drawing near to Him!