I Still Believe

I've been recently introduced to a new artist, Jeremy Camp. At first, I thought I heard Chad Kroeger of Nickelback singing. My best friend had been talking about him for weeks. I didn't understand if it was just about his hunky physique, or his husky voice. But when I heard one of his songs, plus the story behind it, I was deeply moved. How, I cannot explain, but it gave me goosebumps, then later, ease.

I am still in the process of internalizing every word in his song -- so pure, coming straight from the heart. It might even take a while before everything is finally taken in, but it's a start.

Music has always been a part of my life. And I feel it's such a blessing that I'm starting to really appreciate songs about God. I guess I just needed to pick a genre that would fit my taste. But the message is still the same, may it be country, r&b, rock or even rap. Sometimes, we just need to explore to express what is in our hearts.

Here are the words of the song I have just uploaded in my Soundtrip section, "I Still Believe". He wrote it right after his wife of 2 years died. Instead of expressing hate and frustration towards God, his faith was strengthened even more.

Scattered words and empty thoughts
Seem to pour from my heart
I've never felt so torn before
Seems I don't know where to start
But its now that I feel your grace fall like rain
From every fingertip washing away my pain

Though the questions still fog up my mind
With promises I still seem to bear
Even when answers slowly unwind
It's my heart I see you prepare
But its now, that I feel, your grace fall like rain
From every fingertip washing away my pain

Well the only place I can go is into your arms
Where I throw to you my feeble prayers well in brokeness
I can see that this was your will for me
Help me to know that you are near

I still believe in your faithfulness
I still believe in your truth
I still believe in your holy word
Even when I don't see, I still believe
I still believe

Sing. Internalize. Believe.