Lyrics: Desert Song

been going through some tough weeks. for one thing, i’m not so sure this line is something i want to stay any longer in. Father Erbin mentioned in the sermon this morning that maybe, just maybe, the reason my net is not hauling any fishes is because I’ve been putting my nets out the wrong way.

^v3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
^v4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
^v5Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
^v6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.

every week, there’s a message that speaks out to me. however, it’s different this week. somehow or other, this week’s sermon is touching me in a very deep and special way. it’s like a wakeup call. it’s like everything that has been happening has been leading up to this week. weird though. i don’t really feel any special or have any inkling on what is going to happen.

however, i can attest that what i have been going through… basically is something akin to me wandering around in the desert. i know my destination. it’s just the bloody direction that is making me crazy. i’m walking around in circles. i’m feeling parched. not spiritually. i mean, sure. some days, i just wish i wasn’t a believer. it’s hard to be a believer in these times. but i guess that’s the point. i am walking in my personal desert.

but God in His wisdom and infinite goodness has made provisions for me. i have been blessed so greatly that i cannot in all honesty refute His presence in my life. but i want more. i want more that what i have now. anyway, enough ranting. i know that God works for the ultimate good of His people and all things will happen in God’s own perfect time.

Lord, because You have said so, I will put down my nets. In all things, You take control. Amen.

Desert Song
by Hillsong United

This is my prayer in the desert
When all that’s within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

This is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flame

And I will bring praise, I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice, I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

This is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it’s way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I’ll stand

And I will bring praise, I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice, I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

All of my life, In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life, In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life, In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

All of my life, In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

And I will bring praise, I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice, I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favour and providence flow
I know I’m filled to be emptied again
The seed I’ve received I will sow