If you've never listened to the song "Age of Reptiles" by Showbread, I strongly suggest you do. It's ten minutes long, but worth every second. Whenever I struggle with depression and chaos, with purpose nowhere to be seen, I play this song and find my focus again. I wish I could write with that kind of insight, that kind of poetry, detailing in a few minutes the suffering and fallen condition of the human race while crying out to the only hope we have.
I'm not being paid to plug this band, but I really think they have a handle on things. And when they don't, they admit it. They put things in such a real, honest, in-your-face light. It's refreshing and convicting at the same time. They don't sugarcoat the truth, no matter how much it hurts. I want to be that kind of person, that kind of writer. I don't want to bullshit people. I want to have the kind of confidence that I can have no hesitation and talk to people with straight truth that may, someday, be the turning point for their lives.
Even if you have no interest in listening to the actual song, please read some of these lines from it. This is one of few songs that can make me cry and bring me spiritually to my knees, reminding me of my dependence on my Savior and banishing all pride.
"...I’ve worn to thin to honor You, my every effort fails. So bury me with Israel and cover up my tracks; leave not a trace of what I was, I’m never coming back. And if Your mercy falls upon he whose blood is cold , unearth me with your hands of love and never break your hold...
...Jesus bless the crocodiles, forgive the cobras and all the snakes. Open up Your arms to carry all of our mistakes. Suck the venom from every bite and vomit every drop; some of us may bite Your hand but some of us will not...
...Forgive the basilisk, forgive the moccasins and adders too. Have mercy on each alligator that never lived for You...
...It's true that I'm in love with You and even in my shame, You wipe away the imperfections and take away the pain. You wrap Your loving arms around this wretched thing called me; Your love is all I'll ever need, Your love has set me free....
...The truth is only You...
...Hold me to You as I pray, take every other thing away. My heart is breaking out for You, the scales are out of my eyes..."
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What you see is what you get. These are my ponderings on my life and any random thing I currently feel inspired to write on. I'm not looking for your approval or applause. Everything is in this little universe of mine because I decided it should be; I'm not saying it's all truth because most of it is just my perspective. Take it or leave it--it's no skin off my nose.
