Ever have one of those weeks where things just seem to go really well or awfully wrong ? Well, this past week was one of those for me, filled with the highs and lows of life. Nothing extreme, but a real mixed bag of celebrations and let downs, fears and achievements, bonding and conflict.I was listening to music from my iPod (on random, no less) and a great song came on. Its an older one, but it really helped me handle the ups and downs of the week. So I chose "Your Love Oh Lord" by Third Day as my SOTW. The CD was released in 2000, so its not exactly fresh material, but still relevant. The lyrics are taken from Psalms, click to read the passage. The live version struck me with it's phrase - "We begin with praise to our Father"
There it was. Whether I was at a high point, a low point, or moving along a steady path - start by praising God. When I did, the events of my life felt smoother. The "milestone" birthday celebration was still a celebration - but not an elixir. The argument with my teenager still hurt - but it wasn't my just dessert. A trip to the ER, job success, a funeral and children's laughter were all impactful but not all-powerful. I had the ability to see them for what they really were - simply the ups and downs of Life.
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You are amazing. A talented writer with great musical taste. I bet you are also quite handsome.
Ok wait a sec, let me see if I understand - The song is from 2000 which you call "not exacty fresh but still relevant". Then you go on to say the lyrics are taken from Psalms.... How "fresh but still relevant" is Psalms ?????
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