Be Still, by Hilary Weeks

So I know I've mentioned this song at least once.

But it's definitely worth mentioning again.

[okay, maybe devoting a whole post]

It's meant so much to me over the years, and I want to share.

{lyrics}

Another day
I'll try again
But can you tell me
Will the hurting ever end?

I've been taught
And I believe
But it's been awhile
Since I've been on my knees

But I need you by my side
I don't have the strength
To make it on my own
And Lord, do you hear my prayer
How soon will you answer me?

I know you're weary
I know you've had all you can bear
And now you ask of me on bended knee
I promise I'll be there

I've watched you struggle
Yet I can see how much you've grown
Child, could you feel my power in your darkest hour?
You were not alone

Be still and know that I am God
I'm by your side
Whom shall you fear
I'll give you strength my child
I am here
Be still and know that I am God
And there's no prayer
That I don't hear
Lift up your head
My child
I am here

I absolutely love Hilary Weeks.  

My mom bought me her CD called The Collection a few years ago, when we were living in London.

I don't talk about my London years much, but I'll just say that they were very hard for me.  Almost every day was like a 10k run, uphill, minus the endorphins.  But I found that when I listened to inspiring, spiritual music ("church music," as I called it), I could feel the Holy Ghost bear witness of God's love for me, and I knew everything would be okay.

I first heard this song... my sophomore year, I believe? In high school.  I'd taken a break from the school library and was just chillin in the bathroom, listening to my iPod, when "Be Still" came on.  As I listened to the words, it was as if my heart was singing Hilary's piece, and God was singing the man's.  I'm sure that is the intention of the song--and it worked, because soon I was bawling happy tears, full of peace, joy, hope, gratitude, love... with a healthy dose of mascara running down my cheeks.

It's very hard for me to listen to this without choking up, at least a little bit.  

[and that's saying something, because i am definitely not the cry-at-anything-remotely-touching type.  no, no.  that's my mom]  

But this song is so special to me.  

I was listening to it while driving home from work yesterday and.. it just hit me.  Again.  Our Heavenly Father loves us, His children, so much.  He knows and appreciates all the hard times we go through, no matter how "small," embarrassing, difficult, or unfair--even if they're a result of our own choices.  

He waits for us to reach out to Him, so that He can show us just how much He loves us, and how He will do anything and everything to help us find eternal joy someday in His presence.
I just need to put all my trust in Him.  

He allowed His first born Son to suffer and die for us.  That's how much He loves us.  He will never abandon you or me.
This I know, with all my heart.

Anyways, I just wanted to share that with you.  With whoever reads my blog.  

It has been such a help, strength, and reminder to me over the years.

I hope you find in it the treasures that I have found.

peace.