I heard this song on the radio a couple weeks ago and fell in love with it (lyrics below). It’s not the most up-beat- happy song, but it’s inspiring and motivating and a realistic song. It’s also beautifully sung.  I heard the lead singer being interviewed about where the story for this song originated and it was so encouraging to hear his honest perspective on life and marriage.  Basically, his life seemed great from the outside, but his wife had the courage to approach him in love and ask him to become a better spiritual leader for her and their family.  There’s more about the story of the song here (scroll to the middle of the page to read more).

It makes me sad to know that so many couples out there suffer because one of them doesn’t have the courage to speak up out of love and keep an open dialogue about resolving issues.  It also hurts to see so many men who are still acting like boys and not living up to what God called them to be. How amazing would this world be if men would strive to lead as the Lord has called them to lead (their wives, families, etc…)  Now, that doesn’t go without saying that wives have certain roles to fulfill, as well, and many of us fail too.  I know several families/couples that are currently (and have been) experiencing this problem. Some have had the courage to speak up out of love, and some are too afraid or lack hope.  I pray that more couples strive to lead the way God called them lead. We must let HIM lead us in order to fulfill this calling.  We cannot do it ourselves.

As a new wife, I’m currently reading this great and humbling book, “Sacred Influence” by Gary Thomas, that reveals what a man needs from his wife to become the husband she wants. It’s nothing new, but at the same time, I’m learning so much (about how I can really stink as a wife sometimes.)

It is my hope and prayer that Brian and I can continue to strive to fulfill our Biblical callings (roles) as husband and wife and never cease to fight for each other in love.

Our Pastor, Matt Chandler, constantly speaks about this topic and has the past 2 weekends. Check out his podcasts (specifically  7/11/2010 “Colossians (Part 15)”)

Go listen to the song, “Lead Me”, on iTunes.

Sanctus Real – “Lead Me”

I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying…

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can’t
Don’t leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?

Show me you’re willing to fight
That I’m still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They’re just children from the outside
I’m working hard, I tell myself they’ll be fine
They’re in independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying…

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can’t
Don’t leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?

Show me you’re willing to fight
That I’m still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I’m called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won’t You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can’t
Don’t want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up

I’ll show them I’m willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, ’cause I can’t do this alone

Father, lead me, ’cause I can’t do this alone

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