John Mark McMillan - The Road, The Rocks, And The Weeds Lyrics

Thank you for this song. God spoke to me throughout this lyrics before my mom was diagnosed with cancer and now I listen to it as a reminder of His fatherly comforting hands! God bless

What's the meaning of "the heart of my Maker is spread out on the road, the rocks, and the weeds?" I don't get it but really want to!

It reminds me of the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13...

“A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear.”

I think it's meant to express that God is different from the other gods, like the Greek gods, who lived on Mount Olympus. With those gods you had to climb up to meet him. But the God of the Bible comes down, mingling with our everyday lives, sorrows, and reality. And this is expressed in the road, the rocks, and the weeds.

Beautiful and touching song John Mark!!! God bless you and your music 🙏

Thank you, John.

I last saw JMM in the fall of 2018 in Chicago at the Bottom Lounge w MM &TB and TM. JM looked tired and the tour had just started; it worried me. Here, JM seems to have found rest physically and spiritually. His craft is honest and there is no edge to it; no, it is even worshipful. Love this man.

MAN! I don't know many people that can paint pictures with lyrics as well as you! - In awe off who God is after this

Like Bon iver.... Video, lyrics, voice fx,

Transcendent.

Just another masterpiece to add to the list of John Mark McMillan songs.

This is a banger. Playing this song on repeat and praying that I might plant sequoias. What an incredible picture these lyrics paint

What does he mean by spread on the road, the rock and the weeds? Like his blood was spread?

I believe that lyric is based on the Parable of the Sower and possibly the Parable of the Weeds. These are teachings of Jesus that can be read in Matthew 13.

The road, the rock, and the weeds represent our hearts and the variations of it. Particularly, hearts are at a hard place. Though the road, rocks, and weeds are not the best environment for the seeds to sprout, the farmer still sows. In the same way, Jesus gives his love to each of us even if our hearts are disbelieving, worrisome, and distracted. What a wonderful mystery to know that Jesus does not leave us in our weaknesses but joins us in our sufferings.

Just as Jesus loves us unconditionally, we too should plant seeds of His love in hard places.

Thank you JMM for being the vessel that pours into so many lives.

I love the depth of the lyrics, and the brokenness and humility of the message that manages to point to the supremacy of God.
"So shall I plant sequoias and revel in the soil of a crop I know I‘ll never live to reap? Then sow my body to my maker and my heart unto my Savior… and spread me on the road, the rocks, and weeds."
John Mark McMillan, there's such depth and wisdom in your art. I love how much of it appears to be hidden from people's first glances. The first listen catches my attention. It's the second, third, and subsequent listens, for me, is where the good stuff really shines.
Your art is worth an investment of time, to discover the deeper things hidden in it.
I'm thankful for it.

We are obviously on the same journey! This spoke right to the very things I cried out to God about this past week. Thank you.

I am a Vicar sat at my computer working on a Eulogy for someone in my Parish who has died and this came to my attention. Your lyrics continue to be bold, honest and open recognising the wrestles we face, but the reality of a loving God thanks for all you do and for staying true to your calling!

oh great now im crying.

Seriously!! I have not been able to listen to this song once and not cry!

Excelente

Beautiful. These are the raw and honest lyrics I love you for. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album!

Eu tava esperando tanto por outra musica do McMillan, em vez disso mandaram essa obra de arte.

i like the originality

Beautifully written.

Such a beautiful song, I love it!

#blessed listening to this 🙌

I was going to listen to "Carbon Ribs" (with just you and James), but I saw this instead. So touching and beautiful!

I bring back the good, but i dont know when

So excited that you are releasing new work. You nailed all of it in these words. Loving the candid, simplistic beauty of this video and this young lady's personal spiritual expression: that is the most precious to God. God bless you, Brother.

Um, when is the whole album coming out? I need this! SO good.

Tell me a god you know who bled for my sin, and I found none besides Jesus

Incredible

Hosea 2:23 - "And I will plant her to me in the land..."

I love your art. So honest. Thank you. Bless you

So much love and respect from Brazil 🇧🇷

And all the people say AMEN.
Thank you JM for these beautiful lyrics

"When I've got no answers, for hurt knees or cancers..." I was really touched by your lyrics man. I'm not a believer, but I really appreciate your art and the way that you communicate the idea that God could be suffering with us. So beautiful.

That's a very good perspective Gilbert. I am a believer, but you helped me see something I hadn't noticed before. Thank you for that.

JESUS ❤ YOU GILBERT..
And he want to save you..
Pls Read John 3:16..

Thanks Gilbert. I was struck by the image of Jesus being born a helpless baby. Slimey with placenta and blood. Having an umbilical cord to his mother. This Christmas it hit me hard. It's amazing actually

John is really good at presenting who Jesus really is. Chokes me up every time.

wow I heard this on my Spotify radar release and I had to come close to listen . Especially with what I am going thru. The phrase about a God who comes down to bleed just breaks my heart. So good.

When JMM write songs that have been in your heart for a long time yet you find no words for it. What a blessing!

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Wow. I’m weeping over here. God bless you for such intricate poetry, defining our lives.

Beautiful

John, you are an anointed writer, and composer!

Yes! It's time again!

Everything you write goes strait to the heart

O melhor cantor do mundo, com a melhor voz! #Brazil #Portuguese

You’ve out done yourself once more

Brilliant

Maravilloso
Bendiciones de Argentina 🇦🇷

Hi John