Every once in a while, a song comes along and I just can’t seem to shake the lyrics and melody. “You Love Me Anyway” by Sidewalk Prophets has been lingering in my head (and on my heart) for a while now. Somewhere around the middle of the song, the lyrics slay me. Unlike other worship songs, this one paints a picture of pain, violence, betrayal, abandonment, and sin. And it’s talking about me.
Yes, “I am the thorn in Your crown, the sweat from Your brow, and the nail in Your wrist.” But me? Judas’ kiss? I wasn’t prepared for that one. Me? Judas Iscariot? Betrayer of Jesus?
It took me a moment to get my head wrapped around that thought. But you know what? It’s true.
It was one of those moments where I faced my “wretched-ness” and sin a little more clearly.
But here’s the humbling, absolute, overwhelming Truth… He loves me anyway.
I don’t know about you but I can’t even wrap my little brain around that kind of love. Jesus loves me anyway.
Thank you, Jesus, for loving me, in spite of me. And thank you that You remain faithful, even when I’m not.
Transform me, mold me, refine me, and use me. Make me more like You.
And then I saw this video… I typically don’t care to see images of bloodshed but I thought these scenes (from The Passion) were very appropriate and tastefully done. For me, it brought the lyrics more to life. Take a moment to view the video today… it’s a heartbreaking yet sobering thought…
One that can’t and maybe shouldn’t be easily shaken.
I am the thorn in your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas' kiss
But You love me anyway
See now I am the man who yelled out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then I turned away with a smile on my face
With this sin in my heart, tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night I still call out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life
But You love me anyway
Oh God, how You love me
Yes You love me anyway
It's like nothing in life
That I've ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
Great song friend. so overwhelming to me sometimes that he "loves me anyway". And I agree . . . I just can't wrap my mind around that kind of love. . . . and yet the closest feeling I can relate too is with my children . .. . how I love them regardless . . . and then I get teary eyed when I think that the Lord love me more than I love my babies. Is that possible? Amazing!!
Hi Catherine,
I stumbled across your blog a while back and have been a "lurker" on your site. Your stories, reflections, etc. have been terrific pick-me-ups on tough days. Today was another great example of that. Thank you, so much, for sharing that beautiful song! It's easy to get caught up in the craziness of life and place to much importance on ourselves. This song has a way of putting us in our place. :)
Blessings to you and your family,
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words here! I hope you feel the Lord's grace and love abound in your life today.
Many Blessings,
Catherine
Post a Comment