Words

Sometimes the emotional state we are in can mare any judgement or thought that may be right or wrong. I know the last few days have been rocky ones with tears. A battle I think I hope have conquered. I know I am not alone with these emotions as I go through these changes and times. There are other people who go through the emotional gamut when surrounded by overwhelming odds. But this time I have cried and let it out and in the process attempted to let it go with the tears.

The past few days also were ones with discernment because I was getting words from songs that had me thinking deeply. But today I received the words "Get ready, here I come" and that one truly made me think even more about life. The other one's I received were "Ready to take a chance" along with some others from the same song. When I was getting this particular song I was thinking about my love and what if my heart wasn't truly open after hearing the song. This song put me into the emotional jungle I ended up in with the questions that were running through my thoughts.

So today when I ended up with the other ones, I asked if they were from God or from some other source. Usually that would stop the words from coming if they were not meant to be. But they came and then I found the song and listened and again attempting to discern why both songs so close in time, within a week to a few days. I have to understand that at times those words are a direction to others that may make the meaning clearer or not. But under the assumption I am to assume it is about opening the heart to love and not being afraid. Only problem, I thought I was very open to love and loving my neighbor. Unless it is something entirely different that I cannot see or understand at this time.

This morning as I sat and spoke with my mom and dad about my sorrows, my dad gave me some good advice. He said we never truly know God's plan for us and what he has in mind. I realize that I probably have been questioning his plan for me and not allowing him to do what he is supposed to do. Maybe now God will take a chance on me again. I hope.

Faith in Words part 2

The other aspect to the song are also the words sung, such as the words below from the song.

I Can Only Imagine lyrics

I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk
By your side

I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When your face
Is before me
I can only imagine

[Chorus:]
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine

I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the Son

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine

[Chorus]

I can only imagine [x2]

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you

We are also coming to the Resurrection where we believe that He is Risen from the dead. We also try to imagine what it would be like to be in His risen presence and what we would do. I think this song had a twofold message and I for one am glad that I listened.

Faith in Words

For the past two days as I was reflecting and doing my reflections some words came to me like the other day, as a song. I'n getting used to the Holy Spirits promptings in these ways on occasion. The words are "can only imagine," and how true they are. I can only imagine how much Jesus suffered during his passion. None of us will ever know the very depths of what he went through, one can only imagine it. And in doing so we are placing ourselves ever closer to him.

When thinking on his life, death and soon the resurrection, these words kept coming in a way as to let me know that even when reflecting on what he suffered, I could not even compare to it or come close. For that matter none of us could. We can only imagine what it was like. When I went in search of the lyrics, I came across a video called Father and Son. I posted it on my other blog over here


When I was listening to the song and watching the video, I couldn't help but think about that Father in the video imitating Jesus. How Jesus is right there pushing us, pulling us, carrying and holding us in his arms. It was so profound I cried and knew such joy in the process. That is what Jesus does for us and we don't see him or know he's there in that way unless we open our eyes and heart to his love. He is right there with us just like the dad in the video doing these things for his child.

I couldn't help think maybe that is exactly how we are to God, crippled in spirit and he sends us his Son to help us in our life. No matter how deep our faith is, we are all cripples and marginalized to some point in our faith. Our growth sometimes get stunted, we are unable to move forward unless by the aid of Jesus. The thought alone is something one can only imagine. It all depends how much we want to see the hand of God in our lives and in each other.

Even I at times am crippled in spirit and need Jesus to push, pull, and hold me to let me know that yes, I can only imagine the truth of what he suffered to save us all. No doubt about it, but his love is real and not something that can only be imagined. His life was real and so is God and we can only imagine how truly great a gift we have. God Bless