I've been thinking a lot lately. Especially about music and the impact it has had on my life. There's something about it thats well, magical. I say magical because for each one of us it speaks deep down to our souls. Not all music is the same and the impact it has can influence us for good or bad. I find that I have a HUGE musical selection on my ipod. What I listen to is very dependant on my mood. Sometimes I just want to listen to songs that I can relate to whether it be about dating, dreaming, relationships, family, the future/past, school, work, mistakes i've made, goals i have, etc. Sometimes I just want something angry that will help me to just let my anger out without saying something hurtful to those I care about...or just something that will get me pumped up to workout at the gym. Other times I may just want something uplifting that helps me keep things in perspective. But, no matter what I listen to, it impacts me in one way or another. It amazes me how much better or worst I feel after what I listen to. I'm grateful for music and good music at that. I was looking back at a couple of songs that I wrote and I hope they can be as inspirational for you as others have been for me. They are very near and dear to my heart. Some say that "music is the universal language of mankind... and ...that it expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." On that note, enjoy these:
"Gods Gift"
Vs 1:
You're the gift God sent
An answer to prayer
When things get tough, you're constantly there.
You're the strength I need, to keep me strong,
The light in my life to keep movin' on.
Vs 2:
Memories made will forever last
The times we shared were a blast
You lift my heart up to the sky,
Spread my wings so I can fly
And in my heart you'll always be,
A friend for time & eternity.
Chorus:
God knows our needs
He hears out plea
Thats why you were sent to me
You're the angel from above
Who opened my heart to your love.
*This next song doesn't have a name yet.*
Vs 1:
They tell me I'm so amazing
That they just can't see
What it is those other guys
Just don't like in me.
Vs 2:
They say I should be married
Oh, "You're quite the catch"
But if thats true, all they say
Why is it I can't seem to find my match?
Vs 3:
Oh he's out there somewhere
Across the deep blue sea
Wondering whats with all those other girls
And why he can't find me.
Vs 4:
I know we'll be together someday
For time and all eternity
But until that day comes
I will wait patiently
Vs 5:
My love keeps growing deeper
The longer we are apart.
I'll do my best & forget the rest,
For its you who has my heart.
Vs 6:
Oh I love you dearly,
Right now you may not see,
But our life will be full of bliss
When God deems us ready to be.
Yes our life will be full of bliss, when God deems us ready to be.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
The Newest Blogger on the Block...
Its official. I've decided to start updating my blog more than once a year. This, in my mind makes me the newest blogger on the block. But, where to begin? I'm not even sure what I want to blog about. haha. All I know is that a lot of others seem to put whatever they want on here really. Maybe I'll use this as my ground for speaking openly and for once not caring what others seem to think. We do that a lot dont' we? All of us. We all seem to care in one way or another about what and how others think of and see us as. Why do we do that? Why does it matter? Are we so egotistical that we really need that boost of self confidence just so we can have a good day or even a bad day for that matter based on a harsh, thoughtless comment from someone who doesn't even know how to control their emotions other than taking it out on us? Why is it the human race is so caught up in validation? I myself am not excluded from the group. Maybe its a matter of not knowing/understanding who we are. Or maybe....well, who knows? I find myself quite often getting upset, hurt, confused, sad, happy, giddy, etc...all because "so and so" didn't invite me to this or said some mean thing about 'that', or finally gave me the compliment that I worked so hard to get.
People are interesting. We all have such unique personalities. Thats what makes life so completely enjoyable. If we were all the same, ugh! what a bore we would be. But, still the question remains...why do we thrive on validation? We all have insecurities. I've not met one individual that can prove me wrong. We all strive to do whats best and yet, no one individual has all the right answers. Everyone has their own opinion. Each individual has found or is searching for "their own truth". That only comes from trial and error, listening and observing others, and sooo many other things. So, I suppose that in a sense we need validation to help us along in our journey, but that brings up another question...Who's validation should we be striving for? I believe its God's. He created us in His image and He has given us the resources to be able to make it through this life. But, why do we need to make it through this life? Some believe we just die and thats the end. Some don't even believe in God. Others believe in a plethora of different things.
Well, since this is my blog...I'm going to tell you what I believe. You can take it however you want. My goal in writing this is to bear testimony of Jesus Christ and God the Father and of His plan for us. I believe God had a plan for all of us long before we came to this earth. We are His children. I believe that we dwelt with God the Father and His son and that they knew all of us individually and personally before we came here. I believe that one day after we have had the opportunity to experience mortality here, we will have the opportunity to live with them again. I believe that as we diligently strive to obey God's commandments and come to know Him and His son, Jesus Christ, we will feel of their love more fully and desire to be with them again. I know that by obeying God's laws and in staying true to the covenants we make with Him, we are blessed. I know that part of God's plan included having His son, Jesus Christ come to the earth to atone for us. He provided the way for every individual to dwell with God. As we humble ourselves and seek to understand His sacrifice and love for us, we will have the strength to continue standing for what is right and good and true and obtain a testimony of His divinity. I know God loves ALL. I know He lives! I know that as we look to Him in all we think, say and do, we will not be lead in the wrong direction. I have been blessed to find Him in my life and to feel of His love. It is as real as the sun at noon day. His is the only validation we need. God is infinite and eternal and knows what is best for His children. If we follow Him, we will be able to know of His plan for us and we will be able to make it through this life and eventually be able to dwell with Him again.
People are interesting. We all have such unique personalities. Thats what makes life so completely enjoyable. If we were all the same, ugh! what a bore we would be. But, still the question remains...why do we thrive on validation? We all have insecurities. I've not met one individual that can prove me wrong. We all strive to do whats best and yet, no one individual has all the right answers. Everyone has their own opinion. Each individual has found or is searching for "their own truth". That only comes from trial and error, listening and observing others, and sooo many other things. So, I suppose that in a sense we need validation to help us along in our journey, but that brings up another question...Who's validation should we be striving for? I believe its God's. He created us in His image and He has given us the resources to be able to make it through this life. But, why do we need to make it through this life? Some believe we just die and thats the end. Some don't even believe in God. Others believe in a plethora of different things.
Well, since this is my blog...I'm going to tell you what I believe. You can take it however you want. My goal in writing this is to bear testimony of Jesus Christ and God the Father and of His plan for us. I believe God had a plan for all of us long before we came to this earth. We are His children. I believe that we dwelt with God the Father and His son and that they knew all of us individually and personally before we came here. I believe that one day after we have had the opportunity to experience mortality here, we will have the opportunity to live with them again. I believe that as we diligently strive to obey God's commandments and come to know Him and His son, Jesus Christ, we will feel of their love more fully and desire to be with them again. I know that by obeying God's laws and in staying true to the covenants we make with Him, we are blessed. I know that part of God's plan included having His son, Jesus Christ come to the earth to atone for us. He provided the way for every individual to dwell with God. As we humble ourselves and seek to understand His sacrifice and love for us, we will have the strength to continue standing for what is right and good and true and obtain a testimony of His divinity. I know God loves ALL. I know He lives! I know that as we look to Him in all we think, say and do, we will not be lead in the wrong direction. I have been blessed to find Him in my life and to feel of His love. It is as real as the sun at noon day. His is the only validation we need. God is infinite and eternal and knows what is best for His children. If we follow Him, we will be able to know of His plan for us and we will be able to make it through this life and eventually be able to dwell with Him again.
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