In times of change, stress, pain or joy, I either find myself writing until my hand hurts, or at a complete loss for words. I’ve been writing on and off for about 4 years in my phone notes, journals, and on the back of envelopes and Sunday school papers. The last couple of months I have been feeling God asking me to share what He has been speaking to me. My scribbling has stemmed from many life situations including losing my dad to cancer at 16, getting married young, birthing 3 children and fostering and adopting 4 more, dealing with the beautiful yet unpredictable teen years of my oldest kids, walking alongside children with drug addictions or depression, and hugging a teenager with acute leukemia. And of course the story never ends. Each year, God gives me songs, words, or just asks me to be still and listen while he continues to speak to and teach me.
I chose the name “A Loss for Words” for this blog after crying to the song, “Word of God Speak” by MercyMe. This song is very special to my 17 year old son who was just diagnosed with leukemia. During intense pain, we sang a broken, tear filled version of it together. I have loved this song since I was 17 as well. (Back when CDs were the cool thing.) Sometimes words just pour onto the page and sometimes there are no words. And as the songs says, “that’s ok”. More posts when I have words in the Menu.
Word of God Speak – MercyMe
“I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say
Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speak
I’m finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice
Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay”
A Loss For Words 