I've never been the kind to testify
I don't have the words his truth deserves
But it's a simple thing He asks
A worthy heart and willing hands
He says if I'll make the choice
He'll help me find my voice
He calls me to serve and I cannot fail Him
The One who has given me all that I have
I place my trust in Him alone
He knows the yearnings of my soul
Because He believes in me
I will go willingly
How can I keep this gift to myself
When I can lift somebody else
I am a witness of His miracles and His mercy
I put my future in His hands
Knowing He's made me all I am
When I put my faith in Him the truth begins to speak
His power is real
It moves me until I will not be still
Lifting the hands that hang down in sorrow
Strengthening knees that bend in despair
Reaching the hopeless hearts who do not know His love
Seeing their lives begin to change
I know I'll never be the same
How can I keep this gift to myself
When I can lift somebody else
I'll be a witness of His miracles and His mercy
I put my future in His hands
Knowing He's made me all I am
I put my faith in Him and truth begins to speak
His power is real
It moves me until I will not be still
His power is real
I trust in his will
I will not be still
{Lyrics from I Will Not Be Still by Kenneth Cope}
I know a lot of people think I'm crazy for spending hours and hours every month volunteering without getting anything they deem of value in return. I know some people think I am a fanatic about adoption. (I prefer the label "advocate," thank you very much!) Other adoptive parents tell me all the time that they just don't have the kind of time it requires to be involved.
So why do I do what I do?
I would argue that I can't afford not to be involved.
Miracles have been wrought in my life. I have been extremely blessed. As a result, if I am being truly honest with myself and with others,
I cannot be still.
I don't have the words his truth deserves
But it's a simple thing He asks
A worthy heart and willing hands
He says if I'll make the choice
He'll help me find my voice
He calls me to serve and I cannot fail Him
The One who has given me all that I have
I place my trust in Him alone
He knows the yearnings of my soul
Because He believes in me
I will go willingly
How can I keep this gift to myself
When I can lift somebody else
I am a witness of His miracles and His mercy
I put my future in His hands
Knowing He's made me all I am
When I put my faith in Him the truth begins to speak
His power is real
It moves me until I will not be still
Lifting the hands that hang down in sorrow
Strengthening knees that bend in despair
Reaching the hopeless hearts who do not know His love
Seeing their lives begin to change
I know I'll never be the same
How can I keep this gift to myself
When I can lift somebody else
I'll be a witness of His miracles and His mercy
I put my future in His hands
Knowing He's made me all I am
I put my faith in Him and truth begins to speak
His power is real
It moves me until I will not be still
His power is real
I trust in his will
I will not be still
{Lyrics from I Will Not Be Still by Kenneth Cope}
I know a lot of people think I'm crazy for spending hours and hours every month volunteering without getting anything they deem of value in return. I know some people think I am a fanatic about adoption. (I prefer the label "advocate," thank you very much!) Other adoptive parents tell me all the time that they just don't have the kind of time it requires to be involved.
So why do I do what I do?
I would argue that I can't afford not to be involved.
Miracles have been wrought in my life. I have been extremely blessed. As a result, if I am being truly honest with myself and with others,
I cannot be still.
2 comments:
I love that song! My brother wanted that sung for his missionary farewell. It's beautiful.
Love it Megs! Were you watching inbeteeen conference sessions on Sunday? Well, there was a bunch of those cute Mormon Messages and there was one on adoption and the first thing I said was "Megan and Shane should have been doing this message." I think you guys are awesome and so dedicated to do what you know is right and true to you! That's why I love you guys, never have been the kind to be still! You're the best! Love u and I'm excited to see pics of that new baby girl when she arrives!
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