We just added “Ebb and Flow” by Matthew Parker and Xander Sallows to Project 88.7!
It seems like society expects us to pretend we’re perfect, put on a strong face, and keep it together. And sometimes that can make us feel like we should run away from God when we’re feeling weak instead of running to Him. At least it does sometimes for me. But I love Matthew Parker’s vulnerability in this song. He admits something we all have experienced to be true. We all have good days and bad days, and that even on the bad days we can draw close to God. God doesn’t need you to pretend to be okay when you’re not. He knows everything about you and your life and He sees the depths of your heart anyway. And He’s not intimidated by any of it.
In the book of Hebrews in the Bible, it talks about how when Jesus lived on this earth He experienced all the same trials and temptations we experience, but He faced them without disobeying God. And because of that, He can relate to us in the different weaknesses we feel in life, He invites us to run to Him boldly with our weaknesses, and promises to show us mercy and give us grace to help us when we need it most.
Do you run to God boldly when you’re feeling weak? Some days I’m good at that and some days not so much. But can I tell you I’ve never regretted running to God with my weaknesses and being met with His love, grace, mercy, and help in that vulnerable place. It’s the most freeing thing I’ve ever experienced. I don’t know if you’re having a good day or a bad day today, but either way run to Jesus.
Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. (Hebrews 2:18 NLT)
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT)
Lyrics
I wanna be closer
So why do I push ya till I’m far away? (Far away)
I try to remember
No matter the weather, trouble comes in waves
And that’s okay
‘Cause everyone has bad days
And everyone has sad days
That’s why we need mad grace
That’s why I need You
I’m comin’ to the surface
I feel the tides turnin’
We’re drowning in the perfect
‘Cause I never knew
Yeah, it doesn’t matter
Don’t have it together
I’ll go with the ebb and thе flow
Whenever I’m feelin’ alonе
Don’t worry, we’ll get there
‘Cause it’s not the end here
I don’t have it under control
I’m learnin’ to just let it go
And go with the ebb and the flow
Imagine my life without You (You)
Swimmin’ with no hope that help will come through
Yeah, I don’t know what I would do
(Yeah, what would I do?)