Today's soundtrack

Well obviously I have seriously neglected this blog this year!  I see here that I promised to post photos of my Alberta trip in the spring, so yes, I should do that....

I wrote a little reflection for the The Firebowl community blog on the weekend (stay tuned) on the topic of "letting go"--apparently I am a little more inspired lately.  Well, I certainly am making a lot more time to listen.

Those who know me well, know that music has always been an important medium of expression for me.  Lately there's been a sort of dialogue going on between God and I through music, a sort of soundtrack to today.  I'm discovering songs and they're really reaching into me.  (One of them I recorded for the Firebowl blog entry...)  I also love to share music, so...here you go.  (Mostly courtesy of YouTube.)  Also, once again I highly recommend Under the Radar, whose podcasts are so great and have introduced me to a lot of great music.)

"Free"
"...My strength alone will never be enough, but Your arms keep lifting me up.  You tell me I've been made free.  You give me everything I need to walk in my dreams..."
"Steady My Heart"
"...You're here, You're real, I know I can trust You...I'm not gonna worry, I know that You've got me right inside the palm of Your hand..."
"Pour Out"
"...Your words are a lamp unto my feet when I walk down these dark and lonely streets.  You are all I need."
"Called Me Higher"
"I could hold on to who I am and never let You change me from the inside...I could be safe here in Your arms and never leave home, never let these walls down.  But You have called me higher, You have called me deeper and I will go where You lead me, Lord."
"All the Way My Saviour Leads Me"
"...Can I doubt His faithful mercies?
Who through life has been my guide
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort
Ere by faith in Him to dwell
For I know whate'er fall me
Jesus doeth all things well."
"I Will Trust You"
"I know Your heart is good, Your love is strong, Your plans for me are better than my own and I trust You."
"To Those Who Wait"
"You say You’re good to those who wait...You can do more in my waiting than in my doing I could do..."
"Dawn to Dusk"
"Tomorrow's freedom is today's surrender..."

And ANOTHER one from All Sons and Daughters...my current alarm clock song...
"Wake Up"
"Here we stand, our hearts are Yours.  Not our will, but Yours be done."

Musings

...Man, it takes a silly girl to lie about the dreams she has
Lord, it takes a lonely one to wish she had never dreamt at all

Oh look now, there you go with hope again
But I'll be sure your secrect's safe with me
Oh you're so sure
I'll be leaving in the end
Treatin' me like I'm already gone

But I'm not
I will stay
Where you are
Always

I will stay
I will stay
I will stay
I will stay
I will stay
I will stay (oh look now, there you go)
I will stay (oh look now, there you go)
I will stay
I will stay (oh look now, there you go)

(not my work...it's from a Dashboard Confessional song)

A poem

I'm at The Beach again and instead of a miserable rant, I have a hopeful poem to share--reflecting my present feelings and some Christmas carol lyrics floating around.


The clouds have lifted
There is still light
Awake this morning
A restful night

Heavy shadows
Pierced by the dawn
Unrealized burden
Until it's gone

Dismayed no longer
You knew my need
You know my weakness
You do not sleep

Hunger for words
Refreshing and new
Tidings of comfort
And joy from You

Peace on the earth
And in my heart
All is not well
But it's a start

Expectant hope
For each new week
Comforted waiting
Knowing You speak