Silence Is
· 4 June 2008 | 28 words
Silence is-- the song of God, singing to every one and every thing to be, being, to be witness, with-ness, to each other, and to be with God....
Tag: song (19 entries)
Promise of a Coming Day
· 10 March 2008 | 187 words
A stanza from "Southern Cross" by Crosby, Stills, and Nash: When you see the Southern Cross for the first time, You understand now why you came this way, ‘Cause the truth you might be runnin' from is so small, But...
Land of My Sojourn
· 27 January 2008 | 57 words
A portion of a song: Nobody tells you when you get born here How much you'll come to love it And how you'll never belong here So I call you my country And I'll be lonely for my home And...
Just Wait
· 23 January 2008 | 316 words
I heard this song by Blues Traveler on a retreat I was directing for students. The second stanza caught my attention for a friendship that is drifting apart. But the more I listen to the whole song, it sounds more...
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
· 31 December 2007 | 182 words
A song the false self sings, with illusionary projections upon reality and self-made programs for happiness... Welcome to your life There's no turning back Even while we sleep We will find you acting on your best behavior Turn your back...
Servant Song
· 22 November 2007 | 197 words
What do you want of me, Lord? Where do you want me to serve you? Where can I sing your praises? I am your song. Jesus, Jesus, you are my Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way....
Longing for You
· 24 September 2007 | 176 words
There's this feeling in my heart A yearning in my soul And I don't need to see a doctor to tell me what's wrong I don't need an anti-depressant to feel I belong I already know what it is...
Brighter Than Sunshine
· 28 July 2007 | 38 words
What a feeling in my soul Love burns brighter than sunshine It's brighter than sunshine Let the rain fall, I don't care I'm yours and suddenly you're mine Suddenly you're mine And it's brighter than sunshine -- Aqualung...
My God of Mercies
· 10 July 2007 | 366 words
My God, why does it have to be so hard to love You? My God, why do I always try so hard to be where You are? See You're the God of every person You're the one who reigns in...
From the Inside Out
· 10 July 2007 | 74 words
In my heart and my soul Lord I give You control Consume me from the inside out Lord let justice and praise Become my embrace To love You from the inside out Everlasting, Your light will shine when all...
Hold On
· 11 May 2007 | 154 words
You tried so hard to be someone that you forgot who you are You tried to fill some emptiness 'til all you had spilled over Now everything's so far away that you don't know where you are When all that...
Don’t Wanna Lose You Now
· 30 April 2007 | 401 words
Ran across a favorite old song from the early 90s by Gloria Estefan called 'Don't Wanna Lose You Now'. The haunting melancholy of her beautiful voice has a deep-seated sense of hope that cuts through to my heart. Upon a...
Come Holy Spirit
· 15 March 2007 | 161 words
Come, Thou holy Paraclete, And from Thy celestial seat Send Thy light and brilliancy; Father of the poor, draw near; Giver of all gifts, be here; Come, the soul's true radiancy. Come, of comforters the best, Of the soul the...
Raining in My Head
· 26 February 2007 | 184 words
Your words to me just a whisper Your face is so unclear I try to pay attention Your words just disappear 'Cause it's always raining in my head Forget all the things I should...
Circle Me
· 4 February 2007 | 185 words
The last song on a beautiful, meditative/prayerful, instrumental CD called A Thin Silence by Jeff Johnson is this song/prayer. Circle me, O God, let Your arms enfold me. Circle me, O God, let Your love surround. Circle me, O God,...
How Could I Ask for More
· 8 January 2007 | 68 words
All is truly gift. So if there's anything I've learned From this journey I am on Simple truths will keep you going Simple love will keep you strong Cause there are questions without answers Flames that never die Heartaches we...
Through Your Eyes
· 25 December 2006 | 35 words
Just heard a beautiful but somewhat sad Christmas song by Gloria Estefan . The refrain is the best line of the song. I want this for next Christmas. I wanna see Christmas through Your eyes....
Make Me Over
· 13 December 2006 | 225 words
This song by Natalie Grant is really a prayer. It says much about where I am at lately. I can't do this. I need Your help. I trust in You. I've been silent instead of speaking up Gave my advice...
Were You There?
· 26 November 2006 | 414 words
I feel like I am always out of sync with the liturgical calendar. Next week starts Advent which leads into Christmas, but I keep thinking about Easter Week. The stories and images of Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday all...
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us