Day #30 in A Year of Thanks:
I’m thankful for the song “Good Good Father” by Chris Tomlin.

Chris Tomlin is my all-time favorite Contemporary Christian worship musician. His voice is soothing and easy to listen to, and his music really praises and glorifies the Lord. His music is also easy to sing along to, and I’ve seen him in concert multiple times. His concerts feel like Heaven on Earth because everyone in the audience is singing together in beautiful, perfect harmony for our Savior, and it’s just the most incredible and humbling experience to be wholly consumed by. I need another one of his concerts as a mini-retreat from the world, and I’d take you all with me in a heartbeat if I could.

If I may, I would love to introduce you to my all-time favorite song of his, “Good Good Father.” This song is the anthem of my heart, mind, and spirit. It’s my go-to when I’m bursting at the seams with joy, experiencing a wave of grief, or even when I feel like I’m running on empty, spiritually and energetically speaking. Word for word, this entire song resonates with my whole being in so many beautiful ways. It is such a comfort to me.

Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think You’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And You tell me that You’re pleased and that I’m never alone

It wasn’t until my father’s passing that I really felt connected to the Lord’s presence in my life. It felt like I finally woke up, and His presence was so strong. This song broke me down to my rawest, vulnerable emotional state. The first two weeks after my dad passed were the absolute worst waves of grief. I never felt so gutted, yet I couldn’t stop singing this song and listening to it repeatedly every night until I fell asleep. I had never felt more seen and more loved when I quite literally heard His tender whispers of love in the middle of the night.

Oh, and I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide
‘Cause You know just what we need before we say a word

These words. They’re a testament to how incredible Abba truly is. Even when all I have are tears or thoughts, emotions, and burdens that I can’t describe in human language via prayer, the Lord already knows. He already knows what I need. All I have to do is say His name, and He’s on it because He is El-Roi, the God who sees me.

Oh, it’s love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still into love, love, love

Oh, it’s love so undeniable I can hardly speak. I’ve got peace that’s so unexplainable I can hardly think. Yet He calls me deeper still in love. All the time. Chris Tomlin wrote it best, but all the glory goes to Abba. While 2022 was the most heartbreaking year for me, it was also the best year because of Abba and all He has shown me. All glory and praise goes to Him who sits on the throne. Our King of kings.

You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

Because You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us
You are perfect in all of Your ways
Oh, You’re perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us

I’ll be honest. Today hasn’t exactly been one of my better days, as my energy levels haven’t returned to normal yet, which is incredibly frustrating. However, it’s still a good day because I still have breath in my lungs. Thank You, Abba, for all You do and for carrying me when I can’t lean on my own strength, such as on days like today. You truly are a good, good Father, and You are perfect in all Your ways.

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