That's God

As I was driving home from Grand Prairie last night, along I-45 for four hours...I had prayed before I left that I would be alert and enjoy the drive. Well God answered my prayer in a wonderful way and a way that I think He speaks to me in particular. Through music. I stumbled upon a little country radio station from Crockett, TX that plays inspirational, Christian country music on Sunday evenings. A countdown of sorts; well the very first song in the countdown that came on just as I randomly flipped to this station was "That's God" by JoDee Messina. I've always liked JoDee's music. I think she was discovered by Tim McGraw. Anyway, the melody caught my attention and then the words...the words were just as if I had thought them and here they were in song. I had been thinking over the past week about just how do I explain my faith to someone who may not believe. My actions speak louder I know, but I was thinking about how to start a conversation with someone about why I believe, and possibly lead them to Christ. How do you put into words what God is and why they should believe too? Now granted, this song does not answer this question as by definition faith is not seen or heard. But, it did put beautifully what I believe is one way to see God.

This is JoDee's website where you can hear the song and hear her story of how she came to write it. Hope it works:
http://www.jodeemessina.com/index.splash.php?file=JDMTG-Radio

The album is new and this is the first single. I particularly love when mainstream artists do songs that are a testimony. I think that Christians in any field are missionaries, and for secular musicians that are Christians they can have a great opportunity to reach people who might otherwise be turned off by a religious song.


Lyrics:

Have you ever stepped outside,
felt the sun on your face.
Seen the waters of the ocean
Reach so far they start to fade
Have you ever seen a mountain top
Reach up and kiss the sky
That's God.

Have you ever seen the wonder
In the eyes of a child
And felt the way the room lights up
With that tiny little smile
Witness their amazement
At the simplest of things
That's God.

If you take the time to look around
You'll see it everywhere
Its right here all around us
Even when we're not aware
It doesn't have to be a miracle
It might just be the little tthings
And even those who say they don't believe
They may not know it, but everyday they see
That's God.

Have you ever heard a song
That reached inside your soul
That says what you can't say
Let's you know you're not alone
You'll find the inspiration
To keep on holding on
That's God.

Oh and people make a difference
Just being who they are
But when someone wants to lend a helping hand,
Maybe its somebody who just takes the time to listen
To let you know that they understand

Have you ever known a love
That opens up your heart
Selfless and encouraging
To help you reach the stars
Patient and forgiving
And accepts you as you are
That's God.