God Forbid

This is an old song by Point of Grace from the 90's, but the message of this song is very fitting for today, especially in these times as we watch the world completely plunge itself deeper into darkness and the way professing Christians show their disregard for the One True God.

Last night, before bed, we read a chapter out of the Bible, I asked the children questions about what we had just read. The answer to one my questions was Jesus. His name came out of one of my children's mouth so horribly disrespectfully; you could barely tell that this child was even saying His name. I was astonished. I explained to my children that this disrespect of the Lord's name is an example of taking His name in vain and that we are to never do that.

Later on as I was getting ready for bed, this song came to my mind. 

God Forbid

The more I know Your power, Lord

The more I'm mindful

How casually we speak and sing your name

How often we have come toYou

With no fear of wonder

And called upon You only for what we stand to gain

God forbid that I find You so familiar

That I think of You as less than who You are

God forbid that I should speak of You at all

Without a humble reverence in my heart

God forbid

Lord I often talk about your love and mercy

How it seems to me Your goodness has no end

It frightens me to think that I could take You for granted

Though You're closer than a brother

You are more than just my friend

God forbid that I find You so familiar

That I think of You as less than who You are

God forbid that I should speak of You at all

Without a humble reverence in my heart

God forbid

You are Father, God Almighty

Lord of lords, You're King of kings

Beyond my understanding

No less than everything

God forbid that I find You familiar

That I think of You as less than who You are

God forbid that I should speak of You at all

Without a humble reverence in my heart

God forbid

God forbid

God forbid

I can't help but to wince at my own indifference toward the Lord Almighty sometimes. How in the world am I capable of having a flippant attitude towards Him? Ever?

This flesh must come under submission to Christ, even my very thoughts must be captive to Him. Through His grace and strength, it is possible.