Voice of Truth

But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story / The Voice of Truth says " do not be afraid!" / And the Voice of Truth says "this is for My Glory" / Out of all the voices calling out to me / I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth.

Song: Voice of Truth
Artist: Casting Crowns
Album: Casting Crowns

"Voice of Truth" is a song recorded by Casting Crowns and written by Mark Hall and Steven Curtis Chapman. It was the third single released from their 2003 debut album. "Voice of Truth" was an enormous success on Christian radio. The song reached number 1 on the three major Contemporary Christian music charts, Billboard, and 20 The Countdown Magazine.

"Voice of Truth" was featured in the trailer and the ending of the 2006 movie Facing the Giants.

The song uses the stories of Peter walking on the water to Jesus (Matthew 14:22-34) to highlight and encourage the exercise of courage and listening to the "voice of truth" when faced with seemingly impossible circumstances.

The "voice of truth" goes on to say how the stone was just big enough and the waves were not so high from up above. The song expresses how Jesus will protect you throughout your trials.

Truly an inspiration for facing this recent tragedy that happened in my beloved country, Philippines.

September 26, 2009, Saturday, tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana) triggered the worst flooding in more than four decades in the capital Manila and nearby provinces. As of Sunday, at least 73 persons were killed, nearly 70,000 families were displaced, and more than 300,000 persons were affected. The government declared a "state of calamity" in the metropolis and 25 storm-hit provinces.

For the hundreds of thousands severely affected by the floods, Saturday will be remembered for particular images of desperate men and women balancing on electricity cables to avoid the chest-deep water below, of cars pulled every which way by raging flood waters, like mere toys, of persons stranded on rooftops, fame and fortune providing no defense against the elements, of number of hours waited to be rescued, of disturbing sight of flood waters entering one's house, the exact moment when one surrendered to the elements and abandoned house or office or vehicle.

And yet, for the millions watching in horror, Ondoy tragedy will also be remembered for the sense of community that was created. Many Metro Manila residents still found the means to help strangers and neighbors stuck in traffic or perched on rooftops by turning to social networking sites on the Internet. Residents posted alternate routes weary commuters could take to avoid the floods, emergency lines to call for rescue and the addresses of families in need of urgent assistance as communication line and power outages engulfed a large swath of the metropolis on Saturday, making it hard for calls for help to get through.

On the hugely popular social networking site Facebook, the majority of the users’ status updates—a feature in which users talk about their current state of mind or recent activity—carried government hotlines people can call for rubber boats and dump trucks. Others posted locations of either an acquaintance or a friend’s neighbor waiting for hours to be saved, mobilizing other users in their network who have easier access to government rescue to ask for help.

It is during times like these when we realize how we, Filipinos, can face a tragedy yet still can put smiles on our faces...that no amount of calamity - be it an earthquake, volcanic eruption, super typhoon, or landslide - can dampen our spirit...that nothing beats the essence of our "bayanihan" which says "I'm ready to help you when you need me." Helping is a luxury. It was simply an adrenaline and concern to save other lives. The worst of times can bring out the best in Filipinos. We will always rise above the ashes no matter what. These are just few reasons why I'm proud of being one!

Which makes us back to my secondary interest for now, today's lyrics. Yes, I could have said more and elaborated further about typhoon Ondoy but I know the subject was too exposed as it was seen many times on TV, newspapers, and even internet so I think I've assessed everything that I've wanted to say.

Sometimes in our life, there are a lot of circumstances that we'll encounter, whether it'd be heavy or light. In times of problems and deep sorrows, we give up and complain. We don't think of the things that God wants us to see. We tend to allow other voices to be more of a factor and it brings defeat.

Always choose to listen to the voice of truth.

We should have courage and faith to the Lord...that He is there to guide us in what we're doing...that even though we don't know what the future holds, everything will be ok because one thing is for sure, He's the one whose holding it.

For those who have the slightest hint doubt in belief, it will reach out to those that need Christ in the heart. Listen to this kind of song and it will heals you. This is for my fellow Filipinos especially the victims of Ondoy, I'm praying for you and your loved ones. After all, that's the best thing I can do. God bless the Philippines!