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Do you ever feel like you KNOW God is big enough to do anything He wants, but you wonder if he is small enough to just give you the comfort that you need during a trying time?
I know all the verses about a God of comfort. I believe He is our perfect source of peace and hope...but sometimes I cannot help but feel like He has far more important things to do that sit with me and hold my hand when I am afraid--especially when it is something seemingly insignificant in the grand scheme of life.
I am not suggesting this is Biblical, nor as a theology I recommend...just keeping in real. Anyway, several years ago I heard this song by Nichole Nordeman and I still haven't found anything that expresses the prayer of my heart in those times as beautifully. As I was praying for friends the other day I was reminded of these lyrics again and thought I'd share.
Small Enough by Nichole Nordeman (clicking this link will take you to a youtube video of the song)
Oh, great God, be small enough to hear me now
There were times when I was crying from the dark of Daniel's den
And I have asked you once or twice if you would part the sea again
But tonight I do not need a fiery pillar in the sky
Just wanna know you're gonna hold me if I start to cry
Oh, great God, be small enough to hear me now
Oh, great God, be close enough to feel you now
There have been moments when I could not face Goliath on my own
And how could I forget we've marched around our share of Jerichos
But I will not be setting out a fleece for you tonight
Just wanna know that everything will be alright
Oh great God, be close enough to feel you now
All praise and all honor be to the God of ancient mysteries
Whose every sign and wonder turn the pages of our history
But tonight my heart is heavy and I cannot keep from whispering this prayer
"Are you there?"
And I know you could leave writing on the wall that's just for me
Or send wisdom while I'm sleeping, like in Solomon's sweet dreams
But I don't need the strength of Samson or a chariot in the end
Just want to know that you still know how many hairs are on my head
Oh great God, be small enough to hear me now
Isn't it beautifully honest?
I know all the verses about a God of comfort. I believe He is our perfect source of peace and hope...but sometimes I cannot help but feel like He has far more important things to do that sit with me and hold my hand when I am afraid--especially when it is something seemingly insignificant in the grand scheme of life.
I am not suggesting this is Biblical, nor as a theology I recommend...just keeping in real. Anyway, several years ago I heard this song by Nichole Nordeman and I still haven't found anything that expresses the prayer of my heart in those times as beautifully. As I was praying for friends the other day I was reminded of these lyrics again and thought I'd share.
Small Enough by Nichole Nordeman (clicking this link will take you to a youtube video of the song)
Oh, great God, be small enough to hear me now
There were times when I was crying from the dark of Daniel's den
And I have asked you once or twice if you would part the sea again
But tonight I do not need a fiery pillar in the sky
Just wanna know you're gonna hold me if I start to cry
Oh, great God, be small enough to hear me now
Oh, great God, be close enough to feel you now
There have been moments when I could not face Goliath on my own
And how could I forget we've marched around our share of Jerichos
But I will not be setting out a fleece for you tonight
Just wanna know that everything will be alright
Oh great God, be close enough to feel you now
All praise and all honor be to the God of ancient mysteries
Whose every sign and wonder turn the pages of our history
But tonight my heart is heavy and I cannot keep from whispering this prayer
"Are you there?"
And I know you could leave writing on the wall that's just for me
Or send wisdom while I'm sleeping, like in Solomon's sweet dreams
But I don't need the strength of Samson or a chariot in the end
Just want to know that you still know how many hairs are on my head
Oh great God, be small enough to hear me now
Isn't it beautifully honest?
4 comments:
That Nichole Nordeman song became my prayer when I had a miscarriage in 2007. I had just emerged from some of the most painful but most amazing years with God; I had tasted His bigness and stood in awe at his power.
But when I was just a woman in the shower, crying because the little life in me was gone? I needed Him to be small enough to hold me.
I think Nichole hit upon something very tender in that song. Sometimes, we need to remember that the same God who created the cosmos is also small enough to be intimate with our bruised and sinful hearts.
Thanks, JMom. Spoke right to my heart and an immediate need in my life. Thanks for your continual sharing from the overflow and abundance of your heart.
LOVE Nichole Nordeman, and specifically this song. I love how her music is so real, so honest.
Thanks for reminding me of this gem.... Off to go find my CD to upload to my iPod. :)
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I had never heard this before and I LOVE IT! I reposted it on my blog but I am so blog unsavvy that I did not know how to link back to yours. Thanks for posting.
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