The Center

Last night while I was running and reflecting and praying, this song came on.  It's one of those things where I don't know that I'll ever forget exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard this song.

Life has been challenging me like crazy lately. I have been struggling with big life decisions, little ones too for that matter.  My brain is just tired of always trying to keep up with what is right, what is good, what need to happen, what needs improved, where to go next... and when I heard this song last night, it was like I finally realized that I don't have to speed up or slow down, I just have to keep on keepin' on.  I need to keep listening to the Spirit that guides me and just go with it. I need to stop questioning every little turn, twist, and loop and instead just go in the direction I feel led. As long as I am sincerely, honestly praying this prayer that my Father, my Teacher, will put me in the center of His will for me - I should be good to go.  Less stress. Less worry. Less sleepless nights.

 I already feel better about some of the decisions I've made that people have asked me about. I feel like I'm listening and following Him the best that I can.  I almost wish I could have this song on repeat in my heart and in my head for the next few months, maybe even years.  I just need to keep praying, "Put me in the Center of Your Will for Me."  What an amazing feeling that must be, despite the work that goes into it.

 

Matthew West - The Center Lyrics

I wanna know

I got a feeling as a matter of fact
It's like my whole world just came under attack
And I hear can a voice tellin' me to turn back
'Cause I must be onto somethin'

It happens every single time I get close to
Everything I know is good and right and so true
It's like somebody doesn't want me to love You
And I must be onto somethin'

So help me hold on
Help me be strong
'Cause I don't wanna move
Unless You move me

I wanna know how it feels to be
Standing in the center of Your will for me
I wanna know what surrender means
Keep me in the center of Your will for me
Keep me in the center

God forbid, I start to think I'm on a roll now
'Cause I do believe there is a battle for my soul now
And I can feel the world fighting for control now
I must be onto somethin'

So help me hold on just a little bit longer
'Cause all the struggle's gonna do is make me stronger
This is the everyday prayer of my heart
I just wanna stay where You are

I wanna know how it feels to be
Standing in the center of Your will for me
I wanna know what surrender means
Keep me in the center of Your will for me

Lord, help me hold on
Help me be strong
'Cause I don't wanna move
Unless You move me, yeah, yeah

Oh, I wanna know how it feels to be
Standing in the center of Your will for me
I wanna know what surrender means
Keep me in the center of Your will for, will for me

I wanna know
I surrender, I surrender
I wanna know

You gotta help me hold on
Help me, help me hold on
Yeah, help me hold on