Over the course of this semester I have been challenged a lot about what I truly believe. I have come to the realization that many of the things that I preach to others about what I believe, I only hold close to me because people I love taught me them. I do not say this to confuse anyone, I am thankful for the fundamentals that I have been taught as a child. Without those truths, I would not have fallen in love with Jesus. However, I have learned that christianity is not a formula that one can follow and perfect. Christianity is about a relationship with a Savior. The other day I was praying and listening to my ipod on shuffle, when the song “Own Me”, by Ginny Owens started to play. I was so touched by the lyrics because what she says is much of what I have been feeling this semester.
Got a stack of books,
So I could learn how to live;
Many are left half-read,
Covered by the cobwebs on my shelf.
And I got a list of laws,
Growing longer everyday;
If I keep pluggin’ away,
Maybe one day I’ll perfect myself.
Oh, but all of my labor,
Seems to be in vain;
And all of my laws,
Just cause me more pain;
So I fall before You,
In all of my shame;
Ready and willing to be changed-
Chorus:
Own me
Take all that I am,
And heal me
With the blood of the Lamb.
Mold me
With Your gracious hand;
Break me till I’m only Yours-
Own me
Oh, you call me Daughter,
And you take my blame;
And you run to meet me,
When I cry out Your name,
So I fall before You,
In all of my shame.
Lord, I am willing to be changed
