I'll Lay It Down

In Women's Bible Study the last two weeks, we have been studying Judges 13-18. We've looked at the lives of Samson, Micah, and the Danites through the lens of control, idols, and pride. They've been powerful lessons. These lessons have been further lived out this week through the winter storm that left us without power and heat. All of this gave birth to this song poem.

I've struggled for so long

O'er what I can't hold

Precariously balance

Maintain control.

I'll lay it down.

I fight in the battles

That I need not win

Contend against enemies without

Not within.

I'll lay it down.

I'll lay it down.

I'll lay it all down

I'll lay it all down

At the foot of Your throne

Oh I'll, I'll lay it down.

I chase after what

Can never fill

Erect my idols

Pursue my own will.

I'll lay it down.

I play tug of war

Between trust and my pride

I sing of surrender

But fail to abide.

I'll lay it down.

I'll lay it down.

I'll lay it all down

I'll lay it all down

At the foot of Your throne

Oh I'll, I'll lay it down.

I come battered

I come weary

Tired and worn.

I come burdened

Heavy-laden

Weak and poor.

You say find

You say find

Rest in Me.

I'll lay it down.

I'll lay it down.

I'll lay it all down

I'll lay it all down

At the foot of Your throne

Oh I'll, I'll lay it down.