I've been known to introduce this song simply as how "God chases use while we chase everything else". That's probably as succinct an explanation as I can give!
Reading through Ecclesiastes is an excellent chance to focus on just how empty the promises of this world are, yet surely I am not alone when I find myself trying to find significance in things other that God. That "under the sun" attitude that in many ways defines the spirit of the age leads us away from God, so how wonderful is it that for those who have been transformed by the power of his grace, we cannot outrun God or pursue anything in this world to a greater degree than he pursues us?
Every day is a battle against the flesh, but for the redeemed, we belong to God completely and he will never let us go. If we could truely grasp that truth, maybe we wouldn't feel the need to seek after the joys of this world.
Reading through Ecclesiastes is an excellent chance to focus on just how empty the promises of this world are, yet surely I am not alone when I find myself trying to find significance in things other that God. That "under the sun" attitude that in many ways defines the spirit of the age leads us away from God, so how wonderful is it that for those who have been transformed by the power of his grace, we cannot outrun God or pursue anything in this world to a greater degree than he pursues us?
Every day is a battle against the flesh, but for the redeemed, we belong to God completely and he will never let us go. If we could truely grasp that truth, maybe we wouldn't feel the need to seek after the joys of this world.
If my life were a story, how would it read?
Would it tell of my love for you or speak of only me?
Would the author have mercy or illuminate my deeds?
If the truth were told then everyone would see
That I've chased this world more than I have chased the truth
And how I don't deserve to be found in you
And the love of the Father pursues me forever
Faith in my Savior keeps me strong
And the light of the Spirit is guiding my way
And it goes on, it goes on
Searching for significance in every single little thing
That I can find underneath the sun
Always almost satisfied, one more thing I need to find
But still, the search goes on
When will I live out your sufficiency?
Because you have given me everything I need
And the love of the Father pursues me forever
Faith in my Savior keeps me strong
And the light of the Spirit is guiding my way
And it goes on, it goes on