I Won't Let Go by Rascal Flatts

My sister has been wanting me to listen to this song, and I finally did today. Wow! It really touched my heart in a way that I never expected. Thank you, my 'lil dove. :-)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af8mB9ABuJA


I Won't Let Go by Rascal Flatts

It’s like a storm
That cuts a path
It breaks your will
It feels like that
You think you're lost
But you're not lost
On your own
You're not alone 

I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
And you can’t cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let go

It hurts my heart
To see you cry
I know it’s dark
This part of life
Oh, it finds us all
And we’re too small
To stop the rain
Oh, but when it rains

I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
And you can’t cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let you fall

Don’t be afraid to fall
I’m right here to catch you
I won't let you down
It won't get you down
You're gonna make it
Yeah, I know you can make it

Cause I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
And you can’t cope
And I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let go

Oh I’m gonna hold you
And I won't let go
Won't let you go
No, I won't

Behind the Scenes by Francesca Battistelli

This song is simply amazing! I feel like it's so true in so many ways for me. I've always tried to have everything at least look like it's okay... even if things are anything but... Those that are the closest to me know that about me, and I love that they look past my mask.

Since my accident, everything has been in such turmoil. But, as the song says, "things aren't always what they seem, you're only seeing part of me"... and even I'm only seeing part of me. "There's more than you could ever know behind the scenes"... I know that God is doing amazing things in my heart and in my life, but it's so hard to trust and have faith in such difficult times. The lines of this song, "when it's hard to find hope in the unseen, I have peace in knowing it will find me" reminds me of how full of love and grace our God truly is. Thanks be to God!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc2XCkJX6c0

Behind the Scenes by Francesca Battistelli

You may think
I’m just fine
How could anything
Ever be out of line?

I take my time
To set the stage
To make sure everything
Is all in place

Even though I’ve got the lines rehearsed
A picture only paints a thousand words

Chorus:
Things aren’t always what they seem
You’re only seeing part of me
There’s more than you could ever know
Behind the scenes
I’m incomplete and I’m undone
But I suppose like everyone
There’s so much more that’s going on
Behind the scenes

Sometimes I can’t see
Anything
Through the dark
Surrounding me
And at times I’m unsure
About the ground
Beneath my feet
If it’s safe and sound

When it’s hard to find hope in the unseen
I have peace in knowing it will find me

(Chorus)

You may think I’m just fine
How could anything ever be out of line?

(Chorus)

What You Are by Jewel

(December 8, 2010) While I couldn't care less about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, I enjoyed having it on in the background this evening. Some of the songs were pretty good. There were a couple of songs that I liked, but this one really moved me.

The Fashion Show had a remix of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52NpPbTKAJw.




Who You Are by Jewel

I'm driving around town
Kinda bored with the windows rolled down
See a girl on the bus stop bench
Dressed to draw attention

Hoping everyone will stare
If she don't stand out she thinks she'll disappear
Wish I could hold her, tell her, show her
What she wants is already there

A star is a star
It doesn't have to try to shine
Water will fall
A bird just knows how to fly

You don't have to tell a flower how to bloom
Or light how to fill up a room
You already are what you are
And what you are is beautiful

Heard a story the other day
Took place at the local VA
A father talking to his dying son
This was his conversation

"It's not supposed to be like this
You can't go first I can't handle it"
The boy said "Dad now don't you cry,
Remember when I was a child what you used to tell me when I'd ask why?"

(You'd say) Gravity is gravity
It doesn't try to pull you down
Stone is stone
It can't help but hold its ground

The wind just blows, though you can't see
It's everywhere like I'll always be
You already are what you are
And what you are is strong enough

Look in the mirror
Now that's another story to tell
I give love to others
But I give myself hell

I'd have to tell myself
"In every scene there's a perfect plan"
Everything I hoped to be
I already am

A flower is a flower
It doesn't have to try to bloom
And light is light
Just knows how to fill a room

And dark is dark
So the stars have a place to shine
The tide goes out
So it can come back another time

Goodbye makes a love so sweet
And love is love so it can teach us
We already are what we are
And what we are is beautiful

And strong enough
And good enough
And bright enough

These Things Take Time by Sanctus Real

I always have so many questions stirring in me, and this song speaks so well to that. I don't slow down well. I don't like that things take time. But, it's the way things are... and it's more the way my life is now than it ever was before the accident. Everything takes much more time than before. It's frustrating, and it makes me wonder 'why.' There are so many questions, but I must always keep my faith in the Lord.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (James 1:2-3)




These Things Take Time by Sanctus Real

I wanna know why pain makes me stronger
I wanna know why good men die
Why am I so afraid of the dark,
But I stray from the light?

I wanna know why you gave me eyes
When faith is how I see
And tell me,
Is it easier to doubt
Or harder to believe?

Oh, there’s so many questions stirring in me

Chorus:
And I wonder why
Sometimes the truth ain’t easy to find
I wanna know all the answers
But I’m learning that
These things take time
Yeah, these things take time

How could success make us feel like failures?
And the harder we fall, the harder we try
The more I have, the more I need
Just to feel like I’m getting by

Oh, there’s so many questions and one short life

[Chorus]

And we spend so much time
Chasing our tails, hoping to find
Every last answer
To everything in life

So many questions,
Not enough time

But I’m still
Wondering why
Sometimes the truth ain’t easy to find
I wanna know all the answers
But I’m learning that
These things take time
Yeah, these things take time

Hey!
We all wanna understand why
Evil lives, and good men die
On the way to Heaven the truth unwinds
These things take time
These things take time
Yeah, these things take time

Angel by Your Side by Francesca Battistelli

I was listening to Francesca Battistelli's new CD today, and there was one song that really struck me. It's called, "Angel by Your Side." I am blessed to have a few people in my life that I know feel the words of this song deep in their heart. I'm so grateful for each of these people.




Angel by Your Side by Francesca Battistelli

I can't say that everything's ok,
'Cause I can see the tears you're crying
And I can't promise to take the pain away
But you can know I won't stop trying.

Chorus:
I'll be the angel by your side
I will get you through the night
I'll be the strength you can't provide on your own
'Cause when your down and out of time
And you think you've lost the fight
Let me be the angel
The angel by your side.

I know it feels like you're running out of faith
'Cause it's so hard to keep believing
But if I can bring a smile back to your face
If for a moment, you'll forget all about it.

[Chorus]

'Cause this won't be the last time
You'll need a little hope
But I want to be the first to let you know.

[Chorus]

You Are Loved (Don't Give Up) by Josh Groban

I just ran across this song today. I've only listened to a little bit of Josh Groban before, but I guess I forgot what a beautiful voice he has. This song is so moving. This song feels, to me, like a little reminder from God that He is always there... Don't give up... You are loved... Amen.



You Are Loved (Don't Give Up) by Josh Groban

Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When your heart's heavy
I...I will lift it for you

Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you
I...I will break it for you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved

Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you're lost inside
I...I will be there to find you

Don't give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you
I...I will shine to guide you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved

You are loved
Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Every one needs to be heard
You are loved

Lead me to the Cross by Hillsong

This song speaks to my heart, especially during times that I feel the tug of darkness. Sometimes my heart's cry is to be lead to the cross and to be in Christ's presence. When I can't seem to find my own way, it's good to know that the Lord will lead me back to Him... I just have to ask.



Lead me to the Cross by Hillsong

Savior I come, I quiet my soul, remember
Redemption's hill where Your blood was spilled
For my ransom, yeah, yeah

Oh and everything I once held dear
I count it all as lost

And lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down
And rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh, lead me, lead me to the cross

You were as, I tempted and trialed, human
Word became flesh, bore my sin and death
Now You're risen, yeah

Oh and everything I once held dear
I count it all as lost

And lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
And bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down
And rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh lead me, oh, lead me, lead me to Your heart

Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart

Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
And bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down
And rid me of myself, I belong to You
Oh lead me, lead me, lead me, lead me
Lead me to the cross, lead me to the cross, yeah