On Monday, I was sitting at one of my favorite coffee shops and I heard a song on the cafe’s sound system. It was peppy…and wiggly! (My dear husband teases me about my “wiggle songs”. I can’t help but wiggle when the tune is just right!) I thought to myself, “I LIKE this song! …Hmmm…I think I know this song!?” After the band began singing the words, it struck me that I did know the song. But from where? Who was this singing? How do I know it??
Then they got to the chorus, and I KNEW:
“So I am thankful that I’m incapable
Of doin’ any good on my own.”
YES!!! I do know this!! And it was a blast from the past! Thankful by Caedmon’s Call. This song was released in 1999!!! I was a mom of two toddlers then. Now I am empty nester. But it seemed like yesterday when I heard that song for the first time. I wiggled then and I still wiggle now. I was so excited to hear it in the café after so long that not only did I wiggle in my chair but I SANG OUT LOUD!!! No kidding. I feel like I should apologize to anyone sitting in that room with me that day. I was overjoyed to hear it and even more so that it reminded me of the power of gratitude, worship and glorifying God. And it is by GRACE that I am saved…not by my own works. For our Lord knows, that my works are not enough. I am only enough through Jesus.
I was giggling in my seat and knew I had to share it with you!
If you have never heard the song, click HERE for the YouTube video. And here are the words for those who want to know what they say. I also added links to the scripture references that the song is based on. Enjoy!!
You know I ran across an old box of letters
While I was baggin’ up some clothes for goodwill
Imagine you know I had to laugh that the same old struggles
That plagued me then are plaguin’ me still
I know the road is long from the ground to glory
But a boy can hope he’s gettin’ some place
But you see, I’m runnin’ from the very clothes I’m wearin’
And dressed like this I’m fit for the chase
No, there is none righteous,
not one who understands
There is none who seek God, no not one,
I said, “No not one”
So I here I am thankful that I’m incapable
Of doin’ any good on my own
‘Cause we’re all stillborn and dead in our transgressions
Now we’re shackled up to the sin we hold so dear
So what part can I play in the work of redemption
‘Cause I can’t refuse, I cannot add a thing
(From Ephesians 2:1-7)
‘Cause I am just like Lazarus
and I can hear your voice
I stand and rub my eyes and walk to you
because I have no choice
(From John 11:38-44)
So I am thankful that I’m incapable
But I’m doin’ any good on my own
I say that I’m so thankful that I’m incapable
Of doin’ any good on my own
It’s by grace I have been saved
Through faith that’s not my own
It is the gift of God and not by works
Lest anyone should boast
(From Ephesians 2:8-9)
So I am thankful that I’m incapable
And I’m doin’ any good on my own, yeah
I say that I’m so thankful that I’m incapable
And I’m doin’ any good on my own
‘Cause here and I am thankful that I’m incapable
Well I’m doin’ any good on my own
I say that I’m so thankful that I’m incapable
Well I’m doin’ any good on my own
PRAYER:
Thank you, Lord, for this unexpected blessing. When out of nowhere, you know what we need to hear and know what will bring a smile to our lips. When we are not afraid the sing out loud and wiggle in our seats over your mercy, glory and love for us. We are not righteous on our own but only through the redeeming love of our Lord and Savior and the sacrifice He made to redeem us from our sins. Thank you, Jesus.
QUESTIONS TO PONDER:
- What makes YOU wiggle? What songs build up so much joy and connection in your soul that you can’t help but move and SING!!
- What songs make you feel closer to your Maker?
- Maybe it’s not a song…but a poem, a scripture verse, or a quote. What would it be?
- Please share your “moving moments” in the comments below. You never know, you may bring a wiggle or a smile to someone else who may need it today!
Hugs and blessings,
Stacy
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