Captivate Us

I am easily drawn to some things ~

 

the aroma of fresh-baked cookies,

the delicate bloom of the tulips on my dining table,

the sun streaming through my window with its warm, yellow rays,

and even the snow seen everywhere outside,

heaped in abundance, all white and glistening.

 

I am also easily drawn to things that are more personal to me ~

a baby's sweet smell and soft voice,

the smiles and laughter of my grandchildren,

a hug and warm look from my husband,

and the friendships and family I hold dear.

 

You might say that I am captivate by some of these things, being drawn to them by an irresistible charm that works its way into my mind, heart and soul. I imagine of you were to write a list of what you are drawn to or captivated by, you would have a list that is unique and personal to you as well as a few things many of us would list.

 

On the other hand, there are a few other things I am drawn to, such as ~

 

chocolate and sweets in general,

tv shows, movies, Facebook, Pinterest, and blogs,

 that are not necessarily bad, but I allow them to take up a lot of my time.

You might say that I also get captivated with them at times, and my time can get swallowed up by them,

and they can take the place of the things I listed earlier.

 

I do not have grandkids today, the house is quiet, and I am taking time to actually write a blog post from my heart,

 for my heart has been captivated by three things this morning:

 

• God's word, especially a few verses I am concentrating on in prayer for a person who is struggling with cancer
• Prayer for this person as well as others God has put on my heart
• and music that is playing to draw me near to Him

One of the verses that came to mind is from 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

³ For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. ⁴ The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. ⁵ We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

 

It is a pleasure to have a day when I can meditate on the word of God, renew my strength in Him and allow my mind to be captivated by Him. When I take time to do so, I am renewed for the days ahead when my time is filled by the activities that come my way and my time to read the word, pray and listen to Him is a little shorter. Even then, He continues to captivate me.

 

I remembered this song as I was thinking on these things this morning, and I hope it will be a joy for you to listen to. It is by Charlie Hall and Nathan and Chrisy Nockels (Watermark). I found the video on You Tube, but it is the words that will speak to you.

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Captivate Us

By Charlie Hall and Watermark

 

 Your face is beautiful

And Your eyes are like the stars

Your gentle hands have healing

There inside the scars

Your loving arms they draw me near

And Your smile it brings me peace

Draw me closer oh my Lord

Draw me closer Lord to Thee

Captivate us Lord Jesus set our eyes on You

Devastate us with your presence falling down

And rushing river draw us nearer

Holy fountain consume us with You

Captivate us Lord Jesus with You

 

Your voice is powerful

And Your words are radiant bright

In Your breath and shadow

I will come close and abide

You whisper love and life divine

And Your fellowship is free

Draw us closer oh my Lord

Draw me closer Lord to thee

Captivate us Lord Jesus set our eyes on You

Devastate us with Your presence falling down

And rushing river draw us nearer

Holy fountain consume us with You

Captivate us Lord Jesus with You

And let everything be lost in the shadows

Of the light of your face

And let every chain be broken from me

As I'm bound in Your grace

For Your yoke is easy Your burden is light

You're full of wisdom power and might

And every eye will see You

And captivate captivate us Lord Jesus with You

Captivate us