The Call by Celtic Woman
This song is immediately intriguing to me because of the drums. It has earned itself a place among my favorite songs because it describes an experience that is difficult to express in words but seems to be perfectly expressed in this song. Most human beings live life without understanding it's purpose or meaning. We wander from activity to activity, from dream to dream grasping for satisfaction, grasping at fulfillment and never quite reach it. It's only in response to the call of God do we find peace and rest. Only in response to the call can we reach an understanding. Everyday, I wake up and am aware of the call of God upon my life. He calls me in the beauty of sunlight, the smell of coffee, the smile of a friend, the hug of a child and from His printed word. He is calling, often, and our response is what's important. We must step out in faith for Him to receive us. We can not experience the reality of a personal relationship with God until we first recognize Him as God, as Creator, Maker, All-sustaining, All-sufficient, Sovereign, of this universe. And this song reminds me to listen for the call and respond when I hear it. The opportunity to participate with God almighty in His cosmic purposes for the world is very special and we should not, as small human beings take it lightly.
Pale by Within Temptation
"The world seems not the same/ Though I know, nothing has changed." For 19 years I have lived in the same town, visited the same places, known most of the same people and yet some days I wake up and the world pulsates with the joy of existence and other days depression drowns everyone in quiet misery. The point is the world can look and feel very differently at different times, the key is recognize what is actually changing because most of the time the change is just something inside of me.
"Time is precious/ It is worthwhile/ Despite how I feel inside? Have to trust it'll be alright/ Have to stand up to be stronger." Time is short, feelings usually don't tell the whole story, God will guarantee things turn out alright and I will never succeed if I stay on the ground.
"Oh this night is to long/ Have no strength to go on" Sometimes life just feels that way and it's helpful to have song to go along with the feelings.
"Through the mist I see the face/ Of an angel, calls my name/ I remember you're the reason I have to stay." Fortunately when the night feels forever long God calls to us out of the darkness, he calls us by name because He knows us and our weakness and if we listen and respond we'll be encouraged to pick ourselves back up and do what needs doing and fulfill our destinies.
Pale by Within Temptation
"The world seems not the same/ Though I know, nothing has changed." For 19 years I have lived in the same town, visited the same places, known most of the same people and yet some days I wake up and the world pulsates with the joy of existence and other days depression drowns everyone in quiet misery. The point is the world can look and feel very differently at different times, the key is recognize what is actually changing because most of the time the change is just something inside of me.
"Time is precious/ It is worthwhile/ Despite how I feel inside? Have to trust it'll be alright/ Have to stand up to be stronger." Time is short, feelings usually don't tell the whole story, God will guarantee things turn out alright and I will never succeed if I stay on the ground.
"Oh this night is to long/ Have no strength to go on" Sometimes life just feels that way and it's helpful to have song to go along with the feelings.
"Through the mist I see the face/ Of an angel, calls my name/ I remember you're the reason I have to stay." Fortunately when the night feels forever long God calls to us out of the darkness, he calls us by name because He knows us and our weakness and if we listen and respond we'll be encouraged to pick ourselves back up and do what needs doing and fulfill our destinies.