The Rock Won't Move: The Song Sessions - VERTICAL CHURCH BAND

It happens.  I get distracted by life.  I begin to think that life is settling down.  I feel secure in my place in the world.  I think the plans are concrete and secure.  I will work part time this summer at my job.  I will work part time at my church.  I will have time to bond more with Peanut.  I will be able to focus on my healing and growth.  I won't have to stress about money.  I can make it financially this summer.  But then something happens.  In this case, I learn that I won't be offered a summer position at work.  Uh oh... shaky ground. 

 

When the ground beneath my feet gives way
And I hear the sound of crashing waves
All my world is washing out to sea
I'm hidden safe in the God who never moves
Holding fast to the promise of the truth
That You are holding tighter still to me

Then my faith wavers.  Why is this happening?  I don't know how much more my heart can take.  Why am I being tested so much?  Isn't it someone else's turn to be put to the fire?  God what could you possibly be trying to teach me in this?  Haven't I learned enough this year?  Where are you in this God?  And I hear Jesus whispering these words into my heart...

 

The Rock won't move and His word is strong
The Rock won't move and His love can't be undone
The Rock won't move and His word is strong
The Rock won't move and His love can't be undone
The Rock of our Salvation

In the chorus I begin to see what is really important.  Its not about me, its not about my finances, my healing of the past or my position in life.  Its not about my control, self-generated righteousness, self deception, or even self pity.  It really doesn't matter what the outcome this summer becomes.  It's about Him.  His blood that was shed for me.  His strength that I can take refuge in. 

 

My hope is in the promise of Your blood
My support within the raging flood
Even in the tempest, I can sing
I'm hidden safe in the God who never moves
Holding fast to the promise of Your truth
That You are holding tighter still to me

Woah, woah
Woah, the Rock of our salvation

He is faithful to provide.  He hasn't bailed on me yet.  He is teaching me something.  To trust Him more.  To realize it isn't about self.  The world doesn't revolve around me.  Its about Him.  My steady rock.  My hiding place.  My strength when I can't do it on my own. 

 

On Christ the Solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
The Rock won't move, the Rock won't move
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest in His unchanging grace
The Rock won't move, the Rock won't move

 

Its not about me, myself and I.  The waves of uncertainty.  The need for control.  The fears that are real or imagined.  I can rest in his unchanging grace.  His love for me doesn't change.  He's got this.  Instead of trying to figure it out, I need to rest in that knowledge.  He, alone, is my salvation.