Some Days I'm A Haunted Soul

I pulled out this old favorite from my ipod yesterday, and it just perfectly describes where I am right now. I have nothing inspiring to say, so I'll let this song express my heart. Maybe someone else reading this is in the same place. I don't have answers, only these haunting questions. But I know that Jesus has never left me, and He longs to bring me into the place of rest with Him, and He's still lovingly, mercifully, persistently calling me to come and be captivated by Him alone.  I don't have the strength to let go right now.  So I ask Him to empty my hands.




I've got voices in my head, and they are so strong
And I'm getting sick of this....Oh Lord, how long
Will I be haunted by the fear that I believe?
My hands like locks on cages of these dreams I can't set free


But if I let these dreams die
If I lay down all my wounded pride
If I let these dreams die
Will I find that letting go lets me come alive


So empty my hands
Fill up my heart
Capture my mind with You
Empty my hands
Fill up my heart
Capture my mind with You
With You, with You Lord


Cause these voices speak instead
What's right is wrong
And I'm giving in to them
Oh please Lord, how long
Will I be held captive by the lies that I believe?
My heart's in constant chaos and it keeps me so deceived


But if I let these dreams die
If I could just lay down my dark desire
If I let these dreams die
Will I find You brought me back to life?


Cause my mind is like a building burning down
I need Your grace to keep me, keep me from the ground
My heart is just a prisoner of war
A slave to what it wants and to what I'm fighting for


So empty my hands
Fill up my heart
Capture my mind with You


I need You now Lord


-Empty My Hands by Tenth Ave North