Breathin' to Death

I've been listening to Lecrae this afternoon. I didn't used to be real big on rap and even when I learned to like it I really wasn't a fan of Christian rappers. I just didn't think they could even compare to secular rappers! Every time Rebekah gets iTunes money she can't help buying at least one new Christian rap song...and usually it's more than one! haha. So I've listened to it on occasion just because it's on my ipod and now I LOVE it! The lyrics can pierce my heart like a scalpel!!! Lecrae's lyrics are filled with scripture and straightforward truths that I need to hear. Right now, most of the Hughes girls are either in class or at FROGS so I have a little bit of time that I'm just spending in my room by myself and I decided it was time for some Lecrae! :) First song that came on was "Breathin' to Death" from their Rebel CD. You know how I said earlier that their lyrics can pierce like a scalpel?? This song is a perfect example! Let me share some of the lyrics with you.....

(Verse 1)

I said I'd never leave you, but I'm so left

I aint right Lord, I'm sleeping with death

I'm cheating with death. I'm deaf, it's like I don't hear You

I say I'm a Christian, but it's like I don't fear You

I'm on a selfish island and I'm no where near You

God I really need you even though I don't appear to

I'm drinking out a broken cistern

That could never hold water and I'm gonna get burned

Though I try I never satisfy or quench this yearn

I hear you calling but it's like a fight for me to just turn

Lord I deserve to burn

(Chorus)

Help me Lord before there's no time left

I aint livin' I'm just breathin' to death

Your ways are perfect and they lead me to rest

Mine are evil and they lead me to death

(Verse 3)

I know I tell lies I know I do dirt

Apart from You I'm nothing, but you can give me worth

I don't know if I know you, but still I know I should

I know the days are evil and only You are good

I've come to this conclusion, I would like to change

Cause all the world's money and fame cannot sustain

I know that I should turn back, but that's the hardest thing

Cause do I really feel that having Jesus is my gain?

The world is so tempting, Satan is a beast

He hypnotizes my eyes to say the least

But Jesus be my treasure, to know you is to live

And I am here dying trying everything there is

All I need here is You, help me turn away from sin

Lord give me grace to turn away and the fear not to give in

I know that I'm not perfect, but if I could rest in Him

I know I don't deserve it, but still I'll take Your hand

Lord let me take Your hand

Now......time to pray!! A lot!! :)