My City of Galilee
In my city of Galilee In my city of inadequacy I’m not only troubled But I’ve got questions How will this be possible? Am I supposed to feel this tension? I ask God, “Can’t you just use me where I’m gifted?” He replies, “I didn’t ask for a show of your competence, I asked for a sacrifice of a humble spirit.” You see, it’s evident - at least to me That is, my inadequacy I give excuses and reasons to God Why he can’t use me I make the same point Over and over I only have inadequacy When I open to Luke and The story of a Jewish girl Named Mary I notice there’s one thing in common: Inadequacy And then more people flood my mind David – a shepherd turned king: inadequate Joseph – sold into slavery only to gain Pharoah’s loyalty: inadequate Ruth – a Moabite: inadequate Peter – the one who 3 times denied: inadequate Paul – inadequate Esther – inadequate Moses – inadequate Mary – inadequate Me – inadequate I look back at The young Jewish girl How she had every right in the world To