Season

Since today's update didn't have much to it, here are some thoughts for today. I (Benjer) have found that I enjoy the drive back and forth to Salt Lake City each day (about 45 minutes). It gives me some time to process what's going on, pray, and catch up on sports radio. (I know, the last one's not very spiritual, but I tell our youth they don't have to pretend to be something they aren't, so why should I pretend?) Anyways, two songs that I have enjoyed this past week are "Season" by Jenny and Tyler (www.jennyandtylermusic.com) and "Blessed Be," originally by Chris Tomlin. I loved the songs before Samantha came to the hospital, but now they have a special meaning for me.

The Psalms are some of my favorite passages of Scripture, because they are honest songs written to God, often times asking God tough questions about difficult situations the authors and/or the Israelites were facing at the time. I've never been one to sugarcoat things, and as a believer I've always felt a bit raw and really rough around the edges. That's why I love the Jenny and Tyler song mentioned above. I don't know the situation that this song arose from, but it reminds me that we can bring all questions to our God and ask him to use every situation--even the tough ones--to help form us more and more into the image of Jesus.

Well, before this turns into a full-fledged sermon, here's "Season" by Jenny and Tyler. I hope it's a good break for you.

Season - Jenny & Tyler

"Season"

after eeg’s and mri’s, i can’t explain why You’d put me through this
and when hamlet’s lines are filled with rhymes,
i have a hard time seeing what Your plan is

You say all things work together for my good
You say be patient but i wish You would

show me what this season in my life is for
i’ve been trying to seek You, seems You're shutting every door
show me what this season in my life is for
‘cause i want so much more, so much more

the doctor called to say today the medication isn’t going my way
Your paper doesn’t speak to me, reads red ink in every margin I see

You say ask and seek and knock and you will find
why won't You calm the worries on my mind

show me what this season in my life is for
i’ve been trying to seek You, seems You're shutting every door
show me what this season in my life is for
‘cause i want so much more, so much more

work your renewal through my soul
bring me through the fire as gold
Living Water come and pour over me
wash me clean

show me what this season in my life is for
i’ve been trying to seek You, seems You're shutting every door
show me what this season in my life is for
‘cause i want so much more, so much more