listen, my beloved.

This summer I heard this song playing on my dear friend Megan's ipod...it gripped my soul and I knew God was speaking directly to me through the song...I was enthralled by the words and the sincerity of the singer's voice...by the end of the song, it had literally started breaking strongholds in my heart about how the Lord thought about me. My 2011 was drastically changed from this song, and I wanted to share it with y'all as 2012 is beginning. May these words touch your heart like they did mine! 

I knew what I was getting into when I called you.

I knew what I was getting into when I said your name, but I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into.


I knew what I was getting into and I still chose you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still said your name, but I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into.


And I am not shocked by your weakness.
And I am not shocked even by your sin.
And I am not shocked by your brokenness.


I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still like you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still chose you.


Cause only I can see the end from the beginning.
And only I can see where this is going.
And only I can see the end from the beginning.
And I see in you the seeds of love.
And I see in you strength when all you see is your failure and all you feel is ashamed.
I can see deeper than that.
I know you better than that.


You're only at the beginning.
You've only just begun. And I know where you are going.
And all you can see is the moment that your hurting.
And all you can see is the moment that your aching.
But listen.


Just don't give up.
And don't give in.
If you don't quit, you win. You win.

Everything is in my hands.
It's gonna be alright.
It's gonna be okay.


And you don't have to pretend to be something or someone you're not.
Cause I know you better than that, even better, even better than that.
Listen, my beloved.

("I Knew What I was Getting Into" by Misty Edwards)