Sunday, September 2, 2007

Jesus is for losers

I was in the nursery today during worship, so I don't have anything from the sermon.
And my lesson today was wrapping up Exodus with chapter 34-- a lot of good stuff, but nothing profound.
So, instead, I'll share with you a great song by Steve Taylor (with music and video by YouTube)...

If I was driven ahead by some noble ideal-- Who took the wheel?
If I was given a glimpse of some glorious road-- When was it sold?
So caught up in the chase; I keep forgetting my place.

Just as I am-- I am stiff-necked and proud.
Jesus is for losers; Why do I still play to the crowd?
Just as I am-- pass the compass, please.
Jesus is for losers; I'm off about a huundred degrees.

If I was groping around for some ladder to fame, I am ashamed.
If I was hoping respect would make a sturdy footstool, I am a fool.
Bone-weary every climb, blind-sided every time.

Just as I am-- I am needy and dry.
Jesus is for losers; the self-made need not apply.
Just as I am-- in a desert crawl.
Lord, I'm so thirsty; take me to the waterfall.

If you're certain your life is some cosmic mistake-- Why do you shake?
If you're certain faith is some know-nothing mask-- Why do you still ask?
They don't grade here on the curve; We both know what we deserve.

Just as you are-- just a wretch like me.
Jesus is for losers-- grace from the blood of a tree.
Just as we are-- at a total loss.
Jesus is for losers-- broken at the foot of the cross.

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