I'm giving it all to you,

A few nights ago, I had the opportunity to share in a wonderfully intense moment with God, along with the 500+ teens, and adult leaders here in Lima, Peru. There is something miraculous to me about such a large number of so many young people who truly love God. It reminds me of how blessed I am to have the opportunity to be a part of it all. I know that what we are doing here is ministry, it is the work of God. Sometimes it's tiring, sometimes it seems nearly back breaking, and yet all the while, I'm just happy to be here. To me, this isn't about a call or a command that we were given in the Bible, it's about doing what I love, and I thank God for the opportunity to do it.


Anyway, so one of the songs that particular night is called "Visions." It is a beautiful song, you should listen to it sometime here. (the sound is kinda not great, but who cares, the song is good). The lyrics are wonderful--inspiring, challenging, and encouraging. Particularly the chorus, which I will share first. :)

"Visions"

So take my life, I'm giving it all to you
Whatever you want me to do, I'm going to follow you
My mind's made up, I'm gonna pay the cost
Just to see salvation of the lost.

I see a vision, of a generation, coming back to You
I see a vision, of a generation, getting lost with You
With hands raised high, with one voice they cry to a Holy God:
"I once was blind, but now I see Your love for me."

I see a vision, of a generation, crying out to You
I see a vision, of a generation, bowed down before You
On our knees, Lord have mercy for we have sinned
Come wash us clean, we long to see your Glory.

So take my life, I'm giving it all to You
Whatever you want me to do, I'm gonna follow You
My mind's made up, I'm gonna pay the cost
Just to see salvation of the lost

I see a vision of a generation sold out for You
I see a vision of a generation that would die for You
Refiners fire is our hearts desire to be like You
So as we decrease Lord You will increase, Hallelujah

So take my life, I'm giving it all to You
Whatever Your want me to do, i'm gonna follow You
My mind's made up, I"m gonna pay the cost,
Just to see slavation of the lost.


I feel like I"m just beginning to learn what that really means--to give whatever it takes to share the Love of Jesus with the whole world.