Found

In our walk with Christ, there are events that seem to leave a mark on our lives. There are turning points, memories, and experiences that stand out in our minds as being special, even supernatural.

One of those turning points for me was my baptism. In November of 2000, I was baptized in Ned Webster’s swimming pool. I remember thinking, “This is it, God. I’m really doing it. I’m counting on you.” I really felt “exposed.” I’m not sure if “exposed” was the best word to describe the feeling, but it was the best word I could come up with; until I heard this song.

A video of all of us who were baptized, was taken that day and later shown in the Sunday services. The audio track that was added to the video was a song by Delirious? called, “Find Me In The River.” That song gave me a better way to describe the feeling. I was “on my knees with my soul laid bare.”

Have you ever felt that way?

Find Me In The River

Find me in the river
Find me on my knees
I've walked against the water
Now I'm waiting if you please

We've longed to see the roses
But never felt the thorns
And bought our pretty crowns
But never paid the price

Find me in the river
Find me there
Find me on my knees with my soul laid bare
Even though you're gone and I'm cracked and dry
Find me in the river, I'm waiting here

Find me in the river
Find me on my knees
I've walked against the water
Now I'm waiting if you please

We didn't count on suffering
We didn't count on pain
But if the blessing's in the valley
Then in the river I will wait

Written by Martin Smith ©1995 Curious? Music UK