If only they knew
Who lifts this song of praise to You
Lord, if only they knew
They see the outside, but what's true is...
You pulled me out of a pit
You pulled my feet from the mire
I was the woman in sin
I had the heart of a liar
I was naked and wretched and blind
And the whole time I thought I was fine
Oh, if only they knew
Who lifts this song of praise to You
But I want them to know
The God who's worthy of my soul
And I'll lift up my voice
I know it's broken, but I'm whole
Cause You pulled me out of a pit
You pulled my feet from the mire
I was the woman in sin
I had the heart of a liar
But you clothed me and caused me to see
You changed my heart, now I believe
God, I want them to know
That Jesus lives in me
You are worth every song
It's broken but it won't be long
Before I stand in front
Of your Glory on that Throne
May I worship you now
The way I will worship in Heaven
When I renew my vow
To follow you Lord God forever
Leaving all else behind
Lord, I was naked and blind
Oh If Only They knew....
That's why I lift this song to You!
You are Worthy, it's True...
That's why I lift this song to You.
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A Word From the Author:
"...Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47
Well-meaning individuals often approach me after they've heard me sing and they compliment me on my voice or the way that I worship, and if I can be honest, internally I cringe. The thought always enters my head:
'If only you knew.'
The Bible tells the story of a woman who, riddled with sin, fell at the feet of Jesus and wept, washing his feet with her tears and wiping them with her hair. Many of the people present were disgusted at her act of worship because not only did she do this, but she anointed his feet with her most valuable possession, a very expensive perfume. It was a gruesome display to those watching, but Jesus, knowing and understanding the heart behind it, forgave her many sins.
I am convinced that if people knew the sins of my past, they would look at me as they did that woman. They would ask themselves: "How does she have the nerve to worship that way at Jesus' feet?" But I am grateful today that Jesus, who knows my heart, has forgiven me. And like that woman, I will willingly pour out the most valuable thing that I have... for what she poured out that day wasn't really perfume.
It was her heart.
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About the Creator
Mezmur
Rooted in Christian faith yet unafraid of human fragility, Mezmur writes as both survivor and worshipper. Her work invites readers to breathe again, to see that even in the deepest silence, Love remains.
Comments (6)
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congrats on Top Story, I love God and Faith poems they should write more poems about it.
This is more beautiful than reading the bible because you a more personal relationship with God. Thank you for sharing this.
Beautiful poem of worship to God! Thank you for sharing, D.S.!
This is beautiful and inspiring - a wonderful praise to God! I absolutely love when I see Christians express themselves openly.
Waht a piece of writing you have written Truly commendable I really like this kinda praise to God