Ten Song Lyrics Striking Me

“I cut my long baby hair.”
Song:  Flightless Bird, American Mouth by Iron & Wine
Why it Strikes? As I grow and mature,  I see remnants of immaturity that I need to grow out of.

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.”
Song: Anthem by Leonard Cohen
Why it Strikes? Reminds me that God is the remedy for my depravity.

“He said I have many mansions. And there are many rooms to see. But I left by the back door. And I threw away the key.”
Song: The First Time by U2
Why it Strikes? Jesus spoke of finding hidden treasure in a field and then going to sell everything you have to buy the field.  Yet sometimes, I settle.

“Don’t you know son that I love you? And I don’t care where you’ve been. So please come home.”
Song: Please Come Home by Dustin Kensrue
Why it Strikes? It’s for all the prodigals and a beautiful portrait of God’s grace of which I still need.

“Rest in my arms, sleep in my bed, there’s a design -to what I did and said.”
Song: Vito’s Ordination Song by Sufjan Stevens
Why it Strikes? Peace comes through trust. I’m a restless spirit who often needs to be reminded, and rest, in God’s providence.

“The kingdom of the heavens is now advancing. Invade my heart. Invade this broken town.”
Song: Your Love is Strong by Jon Foreman
Why it Strikes? God’s moving…despite me…and for us.

“Come all you weary, move through the earth. Spurned in fine restaurants, kicked out of church.”
Song:  Come All You Weary by Thrice
Why it Strikes? Jesus is better than religion and he came to save sinners like me.  This song also reminds me of why we started our church.

“I am so easily satisfied by the call of lovers so less wild.”
Song: Wedding Dress by Derek Webb
Why it Strikes? Is Jesus enough?  Is Jesus my joy?  Or am I using him for something else I love more?

“You’d hate for the kids to think that you’ve lost your cool.”
Song: Pork and Beans by Weezer
Why it Strikes? I care way too much about what other people think.  I’m learning to care about that less and less and hopefully, care for people more and more.

“The people he knew were less than golden hearted. Gamblers and Robbers. Drinkers and Jokers. All soul searchers. Like you and me.”
Song: Christmas Song by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
Why it Strikes? This lyric reveals the company Jesus kept.  Too many of us Christians tend to not look at ourselves as “one of those people” which is sad, because we are.  May I not forget.

Any lyrics striking you these days?