Why Do I Freak Out?

I've been listening to Jon Foreman a lot lately. I've also been thinking about my future a lot. One stirs my soul, the other robs me of my joy. See, the thing is, when I think about my future I don't see the beauty and mystery wrapped in my choices and the sovereignty of my God, who loves me. I choose instead to focus on the unknown and dwell in my worry and fret over things that are non-issues right now.

I don't mean to sound redundant to anyone who has read this blog before, but music soothes my soul. Different bands bring about different emotions. Robbie Seay gives me hope. Patty Griffin makes me reflect. Travis makes me joyful. She & Him makes me smile (for various reasons). Jon Foreman, he calms my spirit.

I think it's the way he just sings scripture. One of my favorite songs right now is "Your Love is Strong." The song comes from Matthew 6 and a couple of other places, but I just want to focus on this verse because this is what I've been saying to myself over and over.

I look out the window
The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune
Or out of place
I look at the meadow
And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl
On her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

So I leave you with this. Jon Foreman performing "Your Love is Strong." This video is seven minutes long, but it's seven minutes well spent. The video won't show on my Facebook so just click on the "View Original Post" link and check it out.




By the way, I would pay large amounts of money to be at a show like this.