Redemption Group Psalms :: Mario Reyes

In November we celebrated God’s grace through Jesus at our Redemption Group Celebration. Participants of the most recent round of Redemption Groups often wrote of the things God taught them and did on their behalf through writing a psalm. This is a psalm written by Mario Reyes.Listen to Mario read his psalm here: [audio:http://theparadoxchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/RG-Stories-Mario-Reyes.mp3|titles=RG Stories - Mario Reyes]My King,

I have taken Your place in my heart,

And I have regarded myself:

The hero, the lone victor, a man set apart.

I'm really the opposite of all those,

Afraid to let go

Of my pride.

See, it's my pride that bolsters inside,

Brewing a stew of lies,

My heart fell right in line

Like all bets aside:

I got this.

All I know is: Your word never lied,

Because right before the fall comes pride.

And still I tried to stand tall

Dealing with seasons of control,

The treason of my soul,

Looking for reasons to uphold

My banner.

Like I have throne to come to,

A heavenly home to run to

Like I have a Kingdom?

And I'm tell You to come through?

All the while pushing You aside

Hiding my guilt, my shame the pain, my pride, I'm outta control.

Spinning violently,

Spinning violently,

I thought I would die,

But God,

You took over,

Surrounded,

Covered me from the fall

Yet broke my pride,

I'm in Your Sovereign presence

You have removed my offense and since,

I have sensed Your goodness as you flooded my heart with your presence

I have relinquished control of my soul,

Breaking the grip of fear I finally let go,

Only to find myself falling.

Only to find myself falling.

Only to find myself falling...

Uncontrollably in love with you.

My King.

Mario is a partner of The Paradox, and a member of The Commons City Group.

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