I’ve really been enjoying Who We Are Instead, the latest album from Jars of Clay. One song on that album, “Jealous Kind,” has particularly moving lyrics. In fact, I was all set to blog about it when John Moody, friend and coworker, beat me to the punch.

Why do we “choose the gallows to the aisle”? Why would I rather put a noose around my neck than walk down the aisle with my Savior? Why do I seek my desires before the kingdom of God?

I’d rather feel the pain all too familiar
Than be broken by a lover I don’t understand
‘Cause I don’t understand

Lord, help me understand.