I Hope You See Jesus

       We are relational beings. We need others and we were made to seek companionship. In my short life, God has taught me that this is what my life is to be about - having a relationship with Him and then loving others. It's difficult to live in a world that promotes wealth, happiness and the American dream and still remember, it's not about the stuff. It's not even about me. Those things are temporary and if I want to find real contentment, real joy, I have to be willing to let go of the temporary. Even though I may use a "bucket list" concept to make sure I don't forget to live while I'm here, I know that even my someday list won't complete me. And my list needs to incorporate relationships.
       If you know me, you also know that music is a huge part of my world. Bebo Norman is one of my favorite artists. One of the songs he recorded is titled, "I Hope You See Jesus." It's become a motto. Here are the lyrics:


Instead of fear, Instead of blinded eyes, Instead of shame, Instead of all my lies, Instead of an orphan without a name,
I hope you see Jesus

Instead of anger, Instead of unbelief, Instead of weakness in the heart of me, Instead of a wounded soul who sometimes loses faith,
I hope you see Jesus

I hope you see Jesus, I hope you see Jesus
Standing in my place, bearing all my shame
I hope you see Jesus

Instead of voices in a faceless crowd, Instead of prophets crying out from behind a shrowd
Instead of fingers pointing out the blame,
I hope you see Jesus

I hope you see Jesus, I hope you see Jesus
Standing in my place, bearing all my shame

I hope you see Jesus

I hope you see love, I hope you see love, I hope you see love

Oh, my God when you look on us, a broken people who have turned from love
Instead of words we throw and the wars we wage,
I hope You forgive us. I hope You see Jesus.

I hope you see Jesus , I hope you see Jesus
Standing in our place, bearing all our shame
I hope you see Jesus

Here's the actual artist, presenting one of his finest. Enjoy!