I really liked the question that I read today: http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2009/04/whats-your-anthem.html . Here is my response; what's yours?
So, I don't know if anyone else has used this, but the Anthem of my short 21 year life so far has been the old hymn "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"(see below for lyrics) along with the verses: Hebrews 12:2-3 ("Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.")
Though you did not specifically ask why but just "what is your anthem," here's why for me anyways. This is my anthem b/c every time I think I can go through life on my own I quickly discover usually through a not so joyous situation that I cannot. I all to often lose hope in my situation (especially with working and going to school at GT). Then there's of course everything outside of the physical realm, relationships with family, friends, now ex-boyfriends. I know that when I do not focus on my heavenly Daddy who has carried me through so much I cannot make it. So this hymn and these verses help remind me of where my eyes should be looking.
(side note: I was first introduced to this hymn through a production talking about what Peter's life would have looked like nowadays; God spoke through the music so much that me, a very quiet and shy person, stood up in a front of a huge sanctuary (FBCW, GA) full of D-Now kids and rededicate my life or truly dedicate at age 13, talk about terrified and so unsure except about who LOVED me).
I hope that this at least encourages someone out there.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus:
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
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