Make Me A Stranger
Words and music by Mac Lynch
Words and music by Mac Lynch
Make me a stranger on earth, dear Saviour,
Make me a stranger more like Thee.
Help me keep my focus on heavenly treasures,
And not on earthly things may it be.
Lord lead me onward as a pilgrim
Bound for heaven never to roam.
Make me a stranger on earth, dear Saviour,
Till I see my heavenly home.
Lord, I've found myself loving earthly treasures:
Simple pleasures taking Your place.
Nothing can measure to heavenly treasures:
Hearing "Well done," and seeing Your face.
Lord lead me onward as a pilgrim
Bound for heaven never to roam.
Make me a stranger on earth, dear Saviour,
Till I see my heavenly home.
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Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
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This song reminds me as a Christian not to entangle with the affairs of this world which we are passing through. We ought to have eternity in view in what we say and do, choices we make.
Three months ago saw my lowest point in the search for a house. When I was spiritually uninspired, God used this song to comfort and refocus my attention back on Him.
It is incredibly stressful being a home buyer; aside from attending house inspections, there are other things such as finance provision, property valuation, offer clauses and etc to take into consideration. Admittedly, my eyes wandered away from my Saviour and took in instead the glamorous sights of property investment. Thankfully, the God of mercy intervened and the distraction was only temporary. The Lord gently reminded me that I am just a stranger and pilgrim on this earth, a people set apart for His glory.
This song replenished my courage tremendously to pick up my feet again and march boldly toward heaven. I peacefully rest in the sure knowledge that God is sovereign, and my life is best penned by my Master's hand. Some nights I am tempted to fret, but by God's grace I have let go of the self-imposed pressure on being a 'maximizer'.
Still looking forward to the day of home ownership; excited much by the freedom of opportunity to serve God with the blessing that He so lovingly will bestow. Simply going with God's flow, delighting in the promise that He makes all things beautiful, in His time.
"Bound for heaven never to roam".
It is incredibly stressful being a home buyer; aside from attending house inspections, there are other things such as finance provision, property valuation, offer clauses and etc to take into consideration. Admittedly, my eyes wandered away from my Saviour and took in instead the glamorous sights of property investment. Thankfully, the God of mercy intervened and the distraction was only temporary. The Lord gently reminded me that I am just a stranger and pilgrim on this earth, a people set apart for His glory.
This song replenished my courage tremendously to pick up my feet again and march boldly toward heaven. I peacefully rest in the sure knowledge that God is sovereign, and my life is best penned by my Master's hand. Some nights I am tempted to fret, but by God's grace I have let go of the self-imposed pressure on being a 'maximizer'.
Still looking forward to the day of home ownership; excited much by the freedom of opportunity to serve God with the blessing that He so lovingly will bestow. Simply going with God's flow, delighting in the promise that He makes all things beautiful, in His time.
"Bound for heaven never to roam".
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