{"id":123,"date":"2013-04-10T02:29:59","date_gmt":"2013-04-10T02:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihsteps.com\/wordpress\/?p=123"},"modified":"2013-04-10T02:29:59","modified_gmt":"2013-04-10T02:29:59","slug":"exploring-the-song-need-you-now-part-1-by-tammy-maseberg-april-9-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inhisstepsministry.com\/?p=123","title":{"rendered":"“EXPLORING THE SONG ‘NEED YOU NOW,’ (PART 1)” By Tammy Maseberg, April 9, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

See video with full lyrics of “Need You Now” by the artist, Plumb, at:<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9ylnx0NA9X4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1st<\/sup> Verse:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Well, everybody\u2019s got a story to tell<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0And everybody\u2019s got a wound to be healed<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Each one of us has a unique life, a \u201cstory\u201d that no one else can lay claim to\u2014not exactly anyway.\u00a0 And, everyone has at least one part of that story that has caused heartache.\u00a0 Sometimes the pain we deal with from those wounds may be so overwhelming that we cannot see beyond them.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01st<\/sup> Verse (cont.):<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0I want to believe there\u2019s beauty here<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2018Cause oh I get so tired of holding on<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 I can\u2019t let go, I can\u2019t move on<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 I want to believe there\u2019s meaning here<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ever felt that way?\u00a0 I have.\u00a0 I want to believe that God will bring sense to those things in life that, on the surface, make no sense at all.\u00a0 The Lord wants us to trust Him that He will bring good in spite of what it \u201clooks\u201d like.\u00a0 \u201cAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.\u201d (Romans 8:28, NLT.)<\/em> Now that is truly good news!\u00a0 We can rest in Jesus even when we are dealing with hurt that is deep and seemingly unending.\u00a0 The weariness if being involved in a difficult situation can be all consuming, and moving on can seem almost impossible.\u00a0 We can place our assurance in the One who holds all things in His hands. \u201cI remain confident of this:\u00a0 I will see the goodness of the <\/em>Lord <\/em>in the land of the living.\u201d (Psalm 27:13, NIV)<\/em> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Chorus:<\/span><\/strong> How many times have you heard me cry out \u201cGod please take this?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 How many times have you given me strength to just keep breathing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Oh, I need you. God, I need you now.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Oh, how I\u2019ve cried out to the Lord in desperation at times, just searching for some kind of relief from a hurt.\u00a0 And, to this date\u2014He has not failed me yet.\u00a0 The situation may not have changed, BUT He always gave me the strength to go on.\u00a0 \u201cBut He said to me, <\/em>\u201cMy grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.\u201d\u00a0 (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0I love this song by Plumb.\u00a0 I love the music and how the lyrics speak to my heart about my need for Jesus.\u00a0 It stirs my very soul.\u00a0 I will continue to look at the rest of this song in the next couple of blogs, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Take heart and know that God is the One we can lean on in complete trust\u2014no matter what comes in a day.\u00a0 He loves you and will be there for you.<\/p>\n

Blessing Today, Tammy<\/p>\n

\u00a92013 Tammy Maseberg All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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