Monday, December 6, 2010

I Knew What I Was Getting Into--God

I don’t have a full fledged devotional for you guys today, but in all honesty, this hit me like a ton of bricks just as any other devo does. 

This is based off a download Misty Edwards received from the Lord, so you know it's going to be good. :)

**Misty Edwards “I Knew What I was Getting Into”

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.
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 could 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 shame.
I can see deeper than that.
I know you better than, better than that.

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 
And I still like you.

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 you’re hurting.
And all you can see is the moment 
That you’re aching.

But listen…

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

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

Everything is in my hands. 
It’s going to be alright.

Everything is in my hands. 
It’s going to be alright.
It’s going to be okay.

Everything is in my hands. 
It’s going to be alright.
It’s going to be okay.

And you don’t have to pretend 
To be something or someone that 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 
When I called you.
I knew what I was getting into 
When I said your name. 
I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into 
And I still like you.
I knew what I was getting into 
And I still chose you.


**If you want a copy of this song, I’ll make a CD for you. It’s also available on iTunes on the JOY CD from IHOP. It has a stronger affect when you listen to it!!

Now, when I listened to this song when the CD first came out, I just half way listened to it. But I bought it last night and literally listened to it 50 times. When you listen to this song, you can’t help but feel the love of God just pour out. Even though He knew we were going to mess up and fail our tests and fall, He still made us. He wanted us then, when He saw it all, and He wants us now. Isn’t that insane? I mean, I know God loves me, but this song just made me go “HOLY CROW!!!” This is just one big slap in the face…the good kind…that makes you realize how stupid you’ve been for thinking you’re not good enough for God. When He clearly loves you and wants you. 

I really hope you all get something out of this awesome blessing by Misty Edwards. And please, please, please listen to this song. It will make your day significantly better :)


-Katie

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