This past year the Lord has put some really big challenges on my plate.
As I have set my goals to achieve these tasks he continues to bless me and mature
me spiritually. Everything I have experienced in this lifetime has made me who I am today,
and is a continuing process in molding me spiritually. As I continue to mature in the
Christian faith the Lord unlocks the gifts of my heart through fellow Christians.
It was through a radio clip of Jeremy Camp’s testimony that touched my heart and brought me to know him and his music. His passion for the Lord is expressed time and
time again through his music. His vocals beautifully minister to hearts that desperately seek
Christ’s love. It is an amazing time of worship and praise bringing others to come to know the
Lord for the first time. Emotions radiate as he rocks the crowd! I was so glad when the time
came to worship. A peace and calmness greeted me, as if the blood of Jesus was poured over me.
Jeremy’s music radiates God’s Glory, and his love for God continuously echoes in his ministry.
Days after my
first time in worship and fellowship with Jeremy, my heart began to over flow with holy words.
As I began writing them on paper the words flowed like holy water. My heart conceived a collection
of poetry through a spiritual gift that elated my passion for Christ.
I have read and heard Jeremy’s testimony, but can’t fathom his strength at the moment his beloved wife,
Melissa, took her last breath. He put his weeping heart aside to give God all the glory. I was inspired
to write Hidden Tears after trying to grasp his pain and strength. I can only imagine what he must have
been feeling. Hidden Tears is about giving God all the glory even when it seems like there won’t be
another tomorrow. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm
place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and
put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:1-3 (NIV) The Lord is so just and faithful to us. He planned for the right people
to be on our paths at the right time as we continue to please him in our ministry. My life is nothing
without my Savior, Jesus Christ. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no
longer live, but Christ lives in me. The Life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV) ****Through all the pain, God's grace and faithfulness provided Jeremy with another beautiful wife Adrienne, and two beautiful daughters followed, Isabella Rose & Arianne Mae. Halleluiah!****
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Hidden Tears
Tomorrow comes with less life to breathe,
Sorrows I feel fill my heart with a great need,
Windows of Life reveal the pain I feel,
My tears still fall like rain,
Inside this temple of faith,
Hidden tears rejoice with praise
Raging storms within pierced my heart,
Unsteady at times, I feel the tears inside,
Winds of time, you pursue my life,
I surrender everything,
Holding back no fear,
Letting go of all despair,
I give you all my needs,
My cries cannot cease,
In your arms I will plead,
Hidden tears rejoice with praise
Oh, sweet Maker,
Whispers of your wondrous love spoken softly from the heavens above
Oh, sweet Maker,
How angelic is your voice!
Cries conceived make me believe
Tomorrow comes with less
life to breathe,
Sorrows I feel fill my heart with a great need,
Windows of Life reveal
the pain I feel,
My tears still fall like rain,
Inside this temple of faith,
Hidden tears rejoice with praise
Relieve this endless pain,
Please fade this heavy stain,
Release me from this eternal rain,
Rip the thorns that deeply pierce my heart,
Heal these wounds of righteousness
Purify my soul,
Make me whole,
Cleanse me, infuse me, and renew me,
Oh, make me new,
Renew my life through this pain
Oh, sweet Maker,
Whispers of your wondrous love spoken softly from the heavens above
Oh, sweet Maker,
How angelic is your voice!
Cries conceived make me believe
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