terb’s world: my favorite things

I KNOW IT (from the Hillsongs) is a huge favorite with me simply for the memories it brings back every time I hear it. This song is from “All Things Are Possible,” which was the first Christian album (and in cassette tape format too!) that I bought way back in 1998 as a college freshman. It was an important year for me – it was the year I graduated from high school, it was the year I went to college, and it was the year I first started being actively involved in my home church, IRM Marikina. (There’s actually another important reason – it was the year I met the guy who would become my boyfriend after 7 years as close friends – Sidney).

The song pretty much talks about knowing for sure what the core of all Christian theology is – that Jesus died for us and set us free. There’s this line I particularly like – “[I'm] not living life my own way.” It reminds me that once you ask Jesus into your heart, you should give Him the steering wheel of your life and take the backseat yourself. Unfortunately for us, we’re usually backseat drivers, nagging the Driver on where we should go and where we should stop and which way we should turn and how fast we should go. So I guess this is a reminder for me today to chill and let Jesus do the driving. He knows what’s best for me after all.

I KNOW IT

I know it, I know it
His blood has set me free
I’ve been delivered, forgiven
Fear has got no hold on me
I’m set apart, not living life my own way
No holding back till I see Him face to face
Because I know it
Oh yes I know it, I know it
The blood of Jesus has set me free

There is healing in the Name of Jesus
Salvation in the Name of Jesus
Forgiveness in the Name of Jesus
I’ve never known it like I know it today
There is power in the Name of Jesus
Fullness of joy I’ve found in Jesus
Strength in the Name of Jesus
I know it, I know it
Oh I’ve got to tell you that I know it