JEALOUS LOVER

Today I am posting a song I started writing on my wedding anniversary a few weeks ago, but just finished last night before I went to bed. It explores the journey of my sometimes reluctant relationship with Jesus and the power of his relentless pursuit of my heart and life. Sometimes I know I should run to Him, but in my pride and self-reliance, I end up running away. Over the years His constant and steadfast love for me have made my wanderings fewer and not as far away.  Ultimately it has ended in surrender and devotion to my King. He has always pursued me, but now I feel that I am finally chasing after him just as hard. I hope this song helps you if you are wrestling with God.

Verse 1:

I have felt the waves of life crash over the beach of me,

But there's a hand that guides me that I can't see.

I have felt the fire of desire to claim my life as my own,

But there's a Spirit living inside me that is making itself known.

What is it about Your love that just won't leave me alone?

Chorus:

When all my usual distractions

That keep me from interacting with You fail me

Oh, what am I to do?

But like a jealous lover,

You blow my cover

Every time I run from You.

Relentless Pursuer of My Soul

Come save me...Come take control.

Deliver me from all that's evil,

And the one that steals my affections from You.

Verse 2:

For too long I have traveled through life playing a fool,

But I knew all the while what to do, to make things right with You.

So now I abandon my crumbling fortress for the safety of Yours,

Because I can't stand another minute outside Your doors.

What is it about Your love that I can no longer ignore?

Chorus:

When all my usual distractions

That keep me from interacting with You fail me

Oh, what am I to do?

But like a jealous lover,

You blow my cover

Every time I run from You.

Relentless Pursuer of My Soul

Come save me...Come take control.

Deliver me from all that's evil,

And the one that steals my affections from You.

Bridge:

Now that I understand Your grace,

It's like a kick in the face.

A sudden blast of air rushing over me.

Now that I really get You now,

I just don't see how I missed it for so long...

A sudden inspiration is sweeping over me.

Chorus:

When all my usual distractions

That keep me from interacting with You fail me

Oh, what am I to do?

But like a jealous lover, 

You blow my cover

Every time I run from You.

Relentless Pursuer of My Soul

Come save me...Come take control.

Deliver me from all that's evil,

And the one that steals my affections from You.