Lose My Soul

Mark 8:34
The he called his disciples and the crowds over to listen. "If any of you wants to be my follower," he told them "you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me." 35. "If you try to keep your life for yourself you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the good news, you will find true life. 36 and how do you benefit if you gain the whole world and lose your soul in the process? 37 is there anything worth more than your soul?"


Verse 36 and 37 are about this very song by Toby Mac. It is called Lose my Soul. I have added the link to youtube and I also have inserted lyrics for the song. I think it is perfect. check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGq6Ln7lzKA



Man I wanna tell ya'll something, Man.
Man I'm not gonna let these material thing's, get in my way, ya'll.
I'm trying to get somewhere.
I'm trying to get somewhere,
Thats real and pure and true and eternal.

Father God, I am clay in your hands,
Help me to stay that way through all life's demands,
'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me,
And every little thing I make up my mind to be,
Like I'm gonna be a daddy whose in the mix,
And I'm gonna be a husband who stays legit,
And I pray that I'm an artist who rises above,
The road that is wide and filled with self love,
Everything that I see draws me,
Though it's only in You that I can truly see that its a feast for the eyes- a low blow to purpose.
And I'm a little kid at a three ring circus.

I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.

(Mr. Franklin, Step up to the mic sir)

The paparazzi flashes, and that they think that it's you,
But they don't know that who you are is not what you do,
True, we get it twisted when we peak at the charts,
Yo before we part from the start,
Where's your heart?
You a pimp, hustler?
Tell me what's your title,
America has no more stars, now we call them idols,
You sit idle, While we teach prosperity,
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me.
We're free...
Not because of 22's on the range,
But Christ came in range, we said yes now we changed,
Not the same, even though I made a fall,
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I'm Paul.
(YEP!)

I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
Don't wanna walk away,
Don't wanna walk away

How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
It's hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity.

(Lord what we gon do,We're relying on you,
all eyes are on you Lord,
all eyes are on you, all eyes are on you Jesus.)

I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
(Don't let me lose my soul, my soul.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(This is my honesty, Father, won't you cover me.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna walk away, and all those people say)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna lose, I don't wanna lose my soul.)

Lord forgive us when we get consumed by the things of this world,
That fight for our love, and our passion,
As our eyes are open wide and on you.
Grant us the privilege of your world view,
And may your kingdom be, what wakes us up, and lays us down.

(Hallelujah, Don't wanna lose our soul,
No, Don't wanna lose my soul.)

Hey excuse me,
I'm looking or the after party,
Toby,
Haha, yeah, last door on the left, you'll hear it.
Thanks,
No problem.

Don't let me lose my soul, I never wanna walk away,
I don't wanna lose my soul,
No, no, no.
Don't let me, don't let me, lose my soul,
I don't wanna walk away,
Don't let me walk away,
Na na na na no,
Don't let me lose, my soul,
I'm never gonna walk away.

Follow Me

I awoke to find myself lying in a field of thick, lush, green grass. I could feel the warmth on my face as I struggled to open my eyes. The light was bright. The light was warm. My eyes started to focus and I could see trees in the distance but something seemed so wrong yet very right. It was so quiet. Not a sound. Not a bird. Not an insect. Not wind. Not anything. I took a good look around me. Nothing for as far as I could see to my back and to my sides. All I could see was the trees. I knew I must be dreamingj, it was so quiet and peaceful. It's never this peaceful.
Out of nowhere a brilliant orange and yellow butterfly landed on my shoulder. I turned to look at it and it looked back at me. Strange I thought. The butterfly then started to fly off as I just watched in bewilderment of it's beauty. Then it flew back and landed on my shoulder. The butterfly did this several times and it was then and only then did I realize that this beautiful creature wanted me to follow it.
I started walking. I walked and I walked and I walked. I sat down to rest. I was tired and I felt as if I was making no ground. I was growing impatient. The trees still seemed the same distance as they did before.
My new friend rested on my shoulder. I started to ask the creature where we were going but I didn't. It didn't seem right. Talking to a butterfly?
My friend was ready to go I could see as it started to fly again and back again, I was catching on, slowly I got up as I knew it wasn't going to leave me until I started walking again.
This time the trees became closer and closer and closer, until we were at the edge of the tree line. I looked back and still there was only miles upon miles of lush green grass in all directions except for in front of me, there were only trees. I stepped a little closer and looked in, but I saw only more trees. I wondered what was on the other side of the trees. Did they go on forever like the grass? Were there animals or any other living creature because still at this point I could only find this butterfly who actually found me.
I was curious to say the least and entered. The light came through the trees at the angle that usually makes "heavenly light" you know the light. They were rays of sunshine.
It never became dark in the woods. I rested several times and yet still felt as if I was gaining no ground. I stopped. I looked back. Nothing but trees behind me, in front of me, to the left and right of me. Nothing but trees.
I don't think about it much just a shoulder shrug. Didn't need to know which way to go all I needed to do was to follow my new friend the amazing butterfly. It knew where I was going even if I didn't. I followed joyfully and happily. The bad things didn't matter anymore. The junk didn't matter anymore. Everything was wonderful and beautiful. Everything was peaceful. Every time I stopped and rested, my friend rested too. But my friend didn't let me ever rest for more than a few moments and then we were back at it.
Then I heard it. It was a bird. It was chirping. It was different. When I looked around I saw the most amazing blue bird I have ever saw and it was on a branch right in front of me. Wow. I looked around to find my butterfly friend and it was gone. I looked and looked. I was sad, I felt alone. Where was my friend that was guiding me through the trees?
Then it happened. The Bird took the place of my friend. The bird made it clear that I was to follow him and we started to walk. I followed closely. I didn't dare get lost in the trees. I could never find my way out alone.
I could finally see a break in the tree line. I started to hurry as I was anxious as to what was on the other side. My heart was racing. My stomach had butterflies. I was shaking and when I reached the edge

I woke up. My heart was still racing though. I was frustrated at waking in the middle of this dream. It was peaceful, it was amazing, and wonderful. I couldn't imagine what the dream had been about. What was on the other side of those trees? I started thinking about it. I was so wired at the moment from the dream I couldn't sleep anyway.

I was reminded of this passage as if God were speaking it directly at me.

Mark 8:34
The he called his disciples and the crowds over to listen. "If any of you wants to be my follower," he told them "you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me." 35. "If you try to keep your life for yourself you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the good news, you will find true life. 36 and how do you benefit if you gain the whole world and lose your soul in the process? 37 is there anything worth more than your soul?"


God wants us to put all of our cares aside and give them to him. Jesus said put it all away and follow me. Following Jesus is all I want to do and all that is required. I believe wholeheartedly in our Lord and Savior. He put it all aside for us. We should not let his free gift go un wrapped for anyone. Jesus will lead us even when we cannot lead our selfs. Follow your heart, that is where it starts.