I heard this song on the radio today and I thought it was Blog worthy:
“Keep Quiet” By Barlow Girl
Oh the things I’ve sacrificed
So that I could bring You to this world
I want them to see You in me
But Your name just keeps them far from me
So I’ll keep quiet
Let’s hope they see I’m different
Jesus, Jesus how Your name offends us
Why are we so scared to tell this world You’ve saved us
When all of the hope of the world’s in Your name
Why are we so scared to say
Oh Jesus
If I avoid to speak Your name
Tell me would You do the same to me
If relevance becomes my goal
Tell me will I lose You to its hold
But if I keep quiet they’ll never see I’m different
Jesus, Jesus how Your name offends us
Why are we so scared to tell this world You’ve saved us
When all of the hope of this world’s in Your name
Why are we so scared to say
Oh Jesus
I’m sorry I’ve cared about my name more than Yours
I’m so sorry how could I hide You anymore
But if I keep quiet
They’ll never see I’m different
Jesus, Jesus how Your name offends us
Why are we so scared to tell this world You’ve saved us
When all of the hope of the world’s in Your name
Why are we so scared to say
Oh, Jesus
Working as a “teacher” in a public school has made me sort of shy away from speaking my beliefs or talking about church to the people I’m with everyday. The name Jesus (in reference to my savior, rather than a curse word) has almost become forbidden in public schools even though we still say the Pledge of Allegiance, and “one nation under God” everyday. It makes me wonder how many of my students actually know who God is and how great He is or the sacrifice that he made for them. It is sad that spiritual conversations we have with people has to turn into a debate of who’s beliefs are correct, instead of a search for the Biblical truth. Sadly, the fear of debate and confrontation sometimes keeps me away from bringing these things up or even to say my personal opinion.
I know the truth, and it breaks my heart to know that so many people are missing out; including some of my closest friends and family. But if I stay quiet, how will they know? Can I just hope and pray that somehow, someday someone will be able to get through to them or am I the only chance they will have?? As the song says, “I’m sorry I’ve cared about my name more than Yours. I’m so sorry how I could hide You anymore, but if I keep quiet, they’ll never see that I am different.”
Random thoughts from Heather, hope this caused you to think a little more. Peace.
Good post, Heather! We should never forget to share Jesus with the world!