Show Me
Blossoming in Brokenness: Audrey Assad's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
You could plant me like a tree beside a river
Desire to be grounded and nurtured in a fertile, nourishing environment
You could tangle me in soil and let my roots run wild
Wishing to be deeply rooted and allowed to grow freely
And I would blossom like a flower in the desert
Hope for flourishing and thriving even in harsh conditions
But for now just let me cry
Request for permission to express emotions by crying
You could raise me like a banner in the battle
Wish to be a symbol of strength and victory
Put victory like fire behind my shining eyes
Desire for inner fire and determination to overcome challenges
And I would drift like falling snow over the embers
Imagery of drifting gently and peacefully, possibly after a struggle
But for now just let me lie
Request for space and time to rest or recuperate
Bind up these broken bones
Seeking healing for emotional or spiritual wounds
Mercy bend and bring me back to life
Asking for mercy and renewal
But not before you show me how to die
Desiring to understand the concept of letting go or surrendering
Set me like a star before the morning
Aspiration to shine brightly and guide others
Like a sun that steals the darkness from a world asleep
Metaphorically comparing oneself to a source of light in darkness
And I'll illuminate the path You've laid before me
Willingness to follow a path set by a higher power
But for now just let me be
Request for solitude or independence to explore one's path
Bind up these broken bones
Repetition emphasizing the need for healing and restoration
Mercy bend and bring me back to life
Seeking mercy and revival after brokenness
But not before You show me how to die
Desire to understand the concept of dying figuratively before being revived
No, not before You show me how to die
Reinforcing the importance of understanding surrender or letting go
So let me go like a leaf upon the water
Wishing to be carried away by life's currents without resistance
Let me brave the wild currents flowing to the sea
Metaphor for embracing life's unpredictable journey
And I will disappear into a deeper beauty
Desire to merge into something deeper or more profound
But for now just stay with me
Request for companionship or support during transitions
God, for now just stay with me
Desire for divine presence or guidance during life's phases
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