The Desert Song

Isn't it interesting how certain songs will jump out at you, at certain seasons in your life, begging to be heard, heeded, pondered? I must have listened to this song dozens of times, but as I listened to it the other day, it struck a chord in my heart, a much needed message. It's called The Desert Song by Hillsong United.

Sometimes it occurs to me that trials are... beautiful. They urge us to draw closer, they open our eyes, and give us perspective. If we let them.

Here are the lyrics:

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

And 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 flames

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

And 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

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

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