I first heard this song play on a solo road trip to Wyoming last month as I was facing a couple of difficult events. I had downloaded the album the previous day but had not listened to it. As I listened to the words, tears began streaming down my face, as it so perfectly fits this time in my life. It was as if the author wrote it just for me. I listened to it over and over for the next 2 hours as I drove, crying and singing the whole time until my voice was hoarse.
I Run To You by Take No Glory
(click the title to listen to the song)
Right now I need You more, than I ever have before
Only You see who I really am, so I run to You
There are no words I can find, to describe this hurt inside
Only You can give me strength, so I run to YouOn You my rock I’ll stand, when I feel like I’m crumbling
You promise You have a plan, so use this for Your gloryPlease rescue me
I am drowning, do You even see?
Oh Lord, please comfort me
Where are You? Have You abandoned me?It’s hard to answer why, You’ve allowed this in my life
Only You know what is best, so I run to You
And I don’t know where I’ll go
But I know You’ll be there with me
And no matter what may come, I can run to YouPlease rescue me
I am drowning, do You even see?
Oh Lord, please comfort me
Where are You? Have You abandoned me?Your mercy endures, my sorrow will fade away
Though I walk in the midst of trouble
I know You, You will revive me
You will revive me…
Things are starting to get a little better for me. That day, and for a couple weeks afterward, I was stuck on stanzas where the words are about feeling abandoned and drowning. The final lines were very difficult to sing. But as time goes by, my counseling sessions continue to help me navigate my conflicting emotions, and through the wonderful support and love from friends and family, I find those lines are getting a little easier to sing. Not every day, but I am glad for the flicker of hope and the better days nonetheless.
BTW – you can download Take No Glory’s entire album at their website for FREE – takenoglory.com.
What a beautiful song, Amber. I have listened to it several times, and it occurred to me that Jesus asked the same question, “Why have you abandoned me?” all the while trusting and submitting to His Father, Who after Jesus died, brought Him back to life, and in so doing, provided salvation for all of us. What a plan! But not without suffering.
He promises to make something beautiful of our sufferings too…when we run to Him.
Thanks for sharing your heart. So glad to hear of some better days.
Thank you for posting this song Amber…I am also happy to hear your having better days….