brokenness aside

This song is really something that's been on my heart a lot lately...
Brokenness Aside 
Leslie Jordan and David Leonard
© 2011 Integrity's Praise! /BMI and Integrity's Alleluia! Music/SESAC CCLI#5881109

Will your grace run outIf I let you down 
‘Cause all I know
Is how to run

‘Cause I am a sinner 
If its not one thing its another
Caught up in words 
Tangled in lies 
You are the Savior 
And you take brokenness aside
And make it beautiful 
Beautiful 

Will you call me child
When I tell you lies 
Cause all I know 
Is how to cry 

I am a sinner 
If its not one thing its another 
Caught up in words 
Tangled in lies 
You are the Savior 
And you take brokenness aside
And make it beautiful 
Beautiful 

Bridge: 
You make it beautiful
You make it beautiful




I've been talking with our live in college student of awesomeness tonight a little about the ridiculous grace of Jesus. This is a conversation that's been happening internally quite a bit for me in the last couple weeks. So often we find ourselves wrapped up in the feeling that we're not doing enough, not living up, constantly disappointing someone/everyone... especially god. The reality of the Christian life is very far from what so many churches seem to be selling. The idea that after we turn our lives over to Jesus it's then all peaches and puppies. The reality is very much more tending toward frustration, pain, desiring to grow while constantly facing the same old junk. Most days seem to bring me to my knees asking how god could use something like me... 


But the reality is that God is so much more beautiful. The sacrificial son whom i claim to have authority over my life, is a spotless substitution for my shortcomings and brokenness. Oh the beauty of God looking at me and seeing the perfect offering of Jesus. Taking my brokenness aside and making something beautiful of my life. A savior and God who love like this force me to my knees in tearful worship. I know but a glimpse of my sin's true repulsiveness and yet feel inadequate. God see's it all and yet chooses to show grace thru the sacrifice of his son. That is love. 


This song has been a blessing to me tonight to remind me of the grace of a king who'd give up his throne to restore brokenness. I am eternally grateful to know his love.