Meet me at the wrecking ball, wrecking ball
Wear something pretty and white
And we’ll go dancin’ tonight
Lyrics by: Neil Young
I awoke several nights last year to the Lord singing these lyrics to me. I felt the song deep in my spirit. The words are beautiful, and I have long loved this song. Its writer, Neil Young, is one of my favorite artists. His music career really took off in the 70′s. He was a pioneer and music was his vehicle—a true poet.
When the Lord sang it to me, I felt that there were layers of revelation He wanted to share. As is true most of the time with me, I had no idea of just what was in store.
Truly, I have been to the wrecking ball and have stood face to face with its judgments. I’ve crumbled under the sheer power it wields and wept over what was revealed in my life after the outer layers were broken away. I’ve mourned over the darkness in my life and how I’ve hurt those I hold most dear. I have been utterly ashamed of how deep the roots of pride entangled my every decision and how quick I’ve been to judge.
But another swing of the wrecking ball revealed more. Suddenly, I could see more clearly than ever how beautiful the Lord’s judgments are upon those He loves. I have kissed the face of mercy and been swaddled in grace. The hands of heaven swept down and saved me from a whirlpool of self-pity and despair. Never have I seen a smile so beautiful as the one on His face. It was as if He never saw any of the ugliest things about me. It felt like spring rain falling on the dead, wintry ground—its sole purpose was to bring forth new life.
One look at His face and it was so clear that He had already clothed me in something pretty and white. I am ready to go dancing with my Beloved tonight.
In Him,
Cheri
