Jordan Mentz

Be still my child and let me fight for you
Be still my dear one and let me do the talking
Be still my son and let me take care of it
Be still my daughter and let me protect you

When you feel you can’t stand anymore
When you feel you can’t handle this life on your own
When you feel weak; it is then you can be still
When you feel far away; be still for I will fight for you

I know you’re pressured to move from one thing to the next
I know you’re anxious to get through life at a very rapid pace
I know you’re trying to find me in all the wrong places
I know you’re trying to hide from me; but I will never leave you

14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14 (NIV)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)

10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,”
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
Psalms 139:10-12 (NIV)

Upon the cross looking at the very ones that said that we wanted you crucified
Upon the cross pleading for the Father to forgive them, for they know not what they do
You found yourself nailed between two thieves; even though you did nothing
Hard for me to realize that the gift of life is offered to me through your death

For everything that I’m afraid others will find out; you died
For the secrets of my past; you died
The darkness of my heart; you died so you could show us light
For my heart on Calvary was ransomed; you died in my place
The thoughts that haunt me; you died to break me free
I was lost; you died so you could find me

You took the pain for my mistakes; all my broken dreams
You took the beating; so you could bring me healing
You conquered death so that I may see what it means to live
Your blood paid the price for my soul

There are so many things we try to keep hidden; help us remember the freedom there is
Held captive to my own selfish desires no more; the cross the resurrection has bought me
Everything about me that I wish was different; you gently remind that you died for me just as I am
With tears rolling down my face; you extended your hand to give me grace
The scars of my Savior bring my soul healing; bring me new life

8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us [Romans 5:8] (NIV)

There are times when I get tired
There are times when I am set on one thing letting nothing stop me
Then I get so busy that I have no time to listen
There are times when all I hear are incomprehenible noise

Come to me; you who are weary
Come to me; you will find rest
Come to me with your heartache
Come to me with your sorrows

I ran away from you, and turned to other things
Open my ears so that I may hear you telling me to come
Open my eyes so that I may see that you are good
You will be my fortress in times of trouble

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isaiah 53:6

Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen.
Isaiah 32:3

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:2

You hold everything together within your hand
You hold every part of the universe within your palm
You allow us to see things so we may better understand you
You allow us to see things that have yet to be, through eyes of faith

So many things are yet to be discovered
So many mysteries are yet to be uncovered
So many different sides of creation
So many different sides of the spectrum

Sometimes I wonder out loud sometimes to myself
Is there really a plan for my life
There are times that I like Thomas doubt your words to me
You always take me right back to the holes in your hands

I have tasted and seen that you are good
I will rest in the peace that passes all understanding
You hold my heart; and keep it from coming undone
You hold my life and restore it from a broken state

Inspired by Louie Giglio’s Talk about a protein Molecule called Laminin

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together
Colossians 1:17

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Romans 1:20

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
John 20:27

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7

You promised me that nothing I could ever do would make you love me less
You said there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus

I feel so deserted but I know you’ll look for me underneath the covers
I feel so condemned because I am so ashamed of everything I’ve done
I feel so distant because I chose to run away

My heart is weary because its in need of rest
Runnin’ to things to try to fill the void
Knowing that your my Father
I feel vulnerable before your throne

My sins have held me down
If I confess my sins to you; I know you will forgive them
As I called on the Lord thirsty; you answered and gave me water

Scriptures

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (New International Version)

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (New International Version)

I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
Selah Psalm 61:4 (New International Version)

When we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave our transgressions. Psalm 65:3 (New International Version)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (New International Version)

9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
“If you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger and malicious talk,

10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.

11 The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:9-11 (New International Version)

I know that you’re feelin’ lonely
I know that you’re feelin’ down
I know that you’re feelin’ distant
I know that you’re fallin’ apart

I will never forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8)
You will rise up on Eagle’s wings (Isaiah 40:31)
Draw near to me, and I will draw near to you (Hebrews 10:22)
I am close to the broken hearted (Psalm 34:18)

I know that you’re hurtin’
I know that you’re weak
I know that you’re cryin’
I know that you’re searchin’

I will bind up your wounds (Psalm 147:3)
I will defend the cause of the weak (Psalm 82:3)
I will hear your cry (2 Samuel 22:7)
You will find me if you search for me (Isaiah 55:6)

I know you’ve felt abandoned
I know you’ve doubted
I know you’ve lived life as a captive
I know you’ve experienced pain

Father why have you forsaken me (Matthew 27:46)
Stop doubting and just believe in me (John 20:27)
He has come to set the captives free (Isaiah 42:6-8)
The joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10)

I’m fallin’ apart
This life is hangin’ by a thread
Tryin’ to comprehend the reason
For your promises to me

You will not hurt me
You will sustain me
You will be there for me
You will carry me through

Do you not know there is a God who loves you
Do you not know there is a God who cares for you
There are people who try to tell you don’t matter
And there are people who try to take away everything you live for

Some of us are like bruised reeds
Some of us smoldering wicks
Some of us are fighting to stay afloat
Some of us are flickerin’ like light in the distance

Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory.

Carry me in your arms Daddy
I don’t mean to stray away from the one who loves me
Keep me in your pasture, grazing upon the words of life
Like a sheep, hold me so that I may hear your heart beating

I feel like I’ve known the way to life but I keep dabbling in sorrow
I feel like I’ve been hurt beyond repair, because my heart has broken
Struggling to keep my head up and looking into my Savior’s eyes
Feeling the warmth that comes from you whisperin’ I’ve finally found you

Layin’ on my back with my hands outstretched toward you
Feelin’ my way through the bitter cold, knowin’ with each breath I am one step closer
Telling you how I feel is probably the best because I know you’ll understand
I don’t see how you could take all my sin upon you on the cross

Sometimes I don’t know where to turn because I’ve used the clouds to cover my eyes
Thinkin’ I was protecting myself by hiding from the rays of the sun
Then I realized that your light kept shining through, and you wouldn’t go away
I want to rest in your peace, as you hold me gently in your arms

The shepherd will carry me close when I feel I need to run away
He will find me when I stray away
He will welcome me with His words of love toward me
I just wanna look at the stars and see His face, and let my soul feel His glory.

11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
he gently leads those that have young.

Isaiah 40:11 (New International Version)

6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53:6 (New International Version)

I keep running away because I feel so unworthy
But I want to learn to draw near to you because I know when I seek you I will find you
I want to hold your hand as you lift my head
I know I shouldn’t fear because God is my portion
I want to experience the love that you have given me

I want to share that love with others
As you told us to pick up our cross and follow you
That night on Calvary
You took three nails to be with me
I still don’t understand it but I will hold your hand

There are many things that I want to give you
It seems like there is always more
I can’t seem to trust you to hold
I didn’t want to keep anything back from you
But I realize I do it everyday.

8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8

You tell me that if you seek me…you will find me…
but so many times…we look in the wrong places…
only to find you calling out our names…so many times we get weary…
You want my entire heart…you tell me to seek you with all my heart…

Seek my face…and you will find me…
I need your heart…and I’ll make myself visible before you…
I will hem you in…before and after…
Just because you can’t see me right now…I have found you…

I can see you…between your money tears…
I can heal you…of your many hurts…
I want to hold you…and hold you in my hand…
My heart beats for you my child…I hold your heart in mine…

There are many times…when there are things…
that seem to come between us…and there are many times I find you…
I have looked for you my child…and you have found me…
You have been in my sight all along…You are safe with me…

Dedicated to Keturah Leigh Shipman

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13