The Stand

I have always loved this song. It's a little older, but still SO good! We heard it at church on Sunday and then today again in the car on my way to work.
I think so often in songs we sing them without really thinking about the words. So, to end this dilemma I have added the lyrics with highlights of my favorite parts and words in the song!


The Stand - Hillsong United

You stood before creation
Eternity within Your hand
You spoke the earth into motion
My soul now to stand

You stood before my failure
Carried the Cross for my shame
My sin weighed upon Your shoulders
My soul now to stand

So what can I say
What can I do
But offer this heart O God
Completely to You

So I'll walk upon salvation
Your Spirit alive in me
This life to declare Your promise
My soul now to stand

So what can I say
What can I do
But offer this heart O God
Completely to You

So I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all

So I'll stand
My soul Lord to You surrendered
All I am is Yours

In case you have never heard the song here is You Tube video on the song. It is a little long, but it's the best version I could find!

I love the end of the song and the message it sends about the act of surrendering all to God and giving our hearts in full abandonment to Him. When we are in a relationship with God how can we not constantly be in awe of Him and give him all of the adoration and praise that our hearts have to offer. When I think about all that He has done for me, all the provisions, blessings, peace in times of turmoil, and especially his dying on the cross I cannot help but stand with my arms raised high. Although I am guilty of not living my life this way every single day, this song reminds me of all the Christ did for me and that He wants all of me (even the part of me that neglects Him). He wants my hands raised high in praise to Him daily, both literally and figuratively.

Hopefully in some way this song speaks to you also. Maybe not in the same way it has spoken to me, because God speaks to us in different ways, but if nothing else let it be a reminder of his amazing love.