This is not a quick read. It will consist of some soul bearing and deep emotional feels. So if that's not your vibe then you're welcome to enjoy the beautiful sunrise photo that I took last year and go about your day.
In life we have songs to celebrate things, to mark our achievements and heartaches. There is one song that can take us back to a memory or that can heal a hurt every time. Or there is a collection of songs that we keep coming back to, that offer comfort when things are going wrong.
The soundtrack to my life is the album 'Come Together' by Third Day. For the past 15 years this had been the album that has kept me going, that understood the hurt in my heart when I couldn't speak it into words myself.
Released in 2001 "Come Together is the fifth studio album by Christian rock band Third Day. The title track is commonly used as a tribute to 9/11. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album in 2003 beating Petra's Jekyll & Hyde." Wikipedia
How cool is that? Didn't know it had won a Grammy until I looked it up just now.
The first song that I would like to introduce you to is called ' My Heart'. As an artist living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome the first line resonates with me.
'I paint a picture, I think it's easier to live that way
But my heart is really broken.
I'm not the man you think I am when you see me each day, torn apart and then left open. '
I found this video with lyrics for your listening pleasure.
"I paint a picture, I think it's easier to live that way
But my heart is really broken
I'm not the man you think I am when you see me each day
Torn apart and then left open
Father come and fill me up
I can't wait for you to overflow my cup
My heart makes me wonder how much longer
'Til you're coming back to take me away
My heart longs for you to fly right through the sky
And take me to the place where I
Will never feel my heart break down again
I search the sky and then I try imagining you there
Looking on anticipating
You're standing by and knowing I will join you in
the air
Until then I'll be here waiting"
Some periods are much darker where you feel like you've been under attack for a long time. Like it's a trial that just won't end.
I have given up many times but it is the grace of God that pulls me back to him and reminds me that I'm here for a reason.
"Here I am at what feels like the end
And so I come to You, my Lord, again
With this burden buried deep within
This heart that You have made
In this trial that I'm going through
I don't question 'cause I know it's true
That the sorrow brings me back to You
And You have made me stronger
It's been forty days and forty nights
Down the road of many trials
And I pray it's only for a season
'Cause in the wilderness and in the flood
You're the one I'm thinking of
And I know You've brought me for a reason
I have one more thing I've got to say
Before they try to take my life away
Let it be known that I am not afraid
Let You will be done, Lord"
And then comes the reply
"When the rain comes it seems that everyone has gone away
When the night falls you wonder if you shouldn't find someplace
To run and hide
Escape the pain
But hiding's such a lonely thing to do
I can't stop the rain
From falling down on you again
I can't stop the rain
But I will hold you 'til it goes away
When the rain comes
you blame it on the things that you have done
When the storm fades
you know that rain must fall on everyone
So rest awhile
it'll be alright
No one loves you like I do
When the rain comes
I will hold you"
Do yourself a favor and put the whole album on to play through. It wasn't meant as a worship album when they made it but to me this album is a conversation with God during a time of a daily devotion.
Being chronically ill is a dark place. Some days are better than others but sometimes life just plan sucks.
And yet. Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing You , Lord
"I've heard all the stories
I've seen all the signs
Witnessed all the glory
Tasted all that's fine
Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing You, Lord
Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing You, Lord
I see all the people
Wasting all their time
Building up their riches
For a life that's fine
I find myself just living for today
'Cause I don't know what
Tomorrow's gonna bring
So no matter if I rise or fall
I'll never be alone, oh no
Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing You, Lord"
I hope that you were encouraged. I have sung along to these songs many times over the years with tears streaming down my face. It always leaves me with hope. Maybe not always hope that things will change, but sometimes it just helps knowing that God knows and that he heard me.
I have some more songs that I will post about next.
Hope you have a good day
Lizelle
Credit- Lyrics from AZlyrics
You are such a brave young woman. Thanks for sharing your story, and your faith.
Dankie Mamma. I learnt from the best xx
Thank you for the post! I'm not a religious guy but i understand anybody who finds hope in God... and of course in music.
Have a great day too @simplylizelle :)
Thank you @twolittlebirds :)