Enjoy the Ride

I stumbled upon a set of train tracks near a cornfield in LaVista, NE...I was actually looking for a place to cry out and get out some things that were on my heart. It's amazing how cleansing that is...Well, God heard me and met me in an unexpected way.  What I experienced that day is simply expressed in this song.  The 2nd verse of this lyric was inspired while driving to the Grand Canyon with my sister and brother in law. While driving in the desert, I was noticing the landscape changing and how interesting and beautiful it was. It reminded me that even though I may be in a desert season in life..things will change. There's beauty and purpose here...this place and time is a place of learning to trust God in deeper measures and it's a reservoir of peace to draw from...I'm finding that to be true. 

You may click on the following link to hear Enjoy the Ride 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm6ZpNEBHZQ&feature=youtu.be
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Intro:  Em then Em G/B, C G then Emx2

The train track is like your arms

Strong as steel

For miles and miles ahead

Your support will be never ending

As you carry the weight of a train cart

You say jump in

You’ll take me from where I am

To where you’re going

Chorus:

Enjoy the ride Enjoy the ride

Enjoy the ride Enjoy the ride

As the wind blows on my face

We’ll wind to the next destination

So enjoy the ride

Ninety miles have passed         

I ‘m no longer looking back  

The landscape has changed

There’s new things to embrace

You say you say

You’ll take me from where I am

To where you’re going

Bridge:

The journey is more important than the final stop.  You’re in control; I’m not.

So I might as well enjoy the ride

Immanuel

I've been asking for a new song for Christmas...that my heart would be ignited and alive with the love of Christ. A podcast  from church was my inspiration...the realization that God is here with us right here right now...stop and think about that...a powerful truth that I pray would change each of our lives at this very moment..You will seek him and find him if you seek him with all your heart...He will show up...

Matthew 1:22-23 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:   The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel-which means, “God with us.”

Immanuel-

There's a mighty warrior who fights for us fights for us
There's a mighty warrior who call us to stand
There's a gentle shepherd
with a guiding hand
He's Reaching out to us...ooo.ooo.

Immanuel, Immanuel God with us right here right now
Immanuel, Immanuel God with us right here right now
There's a counselor who speaks to us through His love
There's a counselor who calls us by name
May we respond to him
and walk in His ways
He's reaching out to help us

Repeat Chorus

Passageway

I'm kind of a dictionary and thesaurus nerd...I'm sure other songwriters can attest...

Passageway definition=
a. A movement from one place to another, as by going by, through, over, or across; transit or migration. b. The process of elapsing: the passage of time.

(n.) Way for passing into, through, or out of something, as within a building or between buildings; corridor, hall, alley, or the like

This song speaks to taking risks and facing fears-desire for change and to be obedient- making a decision  and the resistance that often comes with that- and taking action/walking that decision out...Soooo what is a passageway you need to walk through or already have...perhaps something to think about. You can do it whatever it is!! Please drop me a note if you'd like to share...I'd love to hear about YOUR passageway.

Please click here to listen to Passageway...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZmlOBxrtRE&feature=youtu.be

 

There’s a bridge for me to cross

With strong beams beneath my feet

All is gain nothing lost

If I choose to walk across this passageway

I’ve been taking life step by step

Forward, backwards and sideways

Wanting desperately

To move ahead not escape this passageway

Bridge:

I say yes to adventuring

Uncertainty’s being stared in the face

Laughter is calling while mockery’s marching

Through the dark tunnel

Of this passageway

With one foot on the bridge

The other close behind

A friend takes my hand

I’m still afraid but I’m entering into this passageway

Great, Black Hawk

A picture..counsel, encouragement..about a bird-well a hawk portrayed as myself in this season of life. A melody inspired after listening to Dar Williams.

Please click here to listen to song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_PwHno3FLA&feature=youtu.be

Great, Black Hawk

I see you as a great, black hawk
with outspread wings
But you're sitting in your nest wanting to be bold
Waiting for someone to tell you where to go
You need to know
You're a great, black hawk

I see you as a great, black hawk
with outspread wings
I'll sit by your side mount your wings upon mine
find a steady rhythm we'll soon take flight
So you might believe
You're a great, black hawk

Chorus:
So fly baby fly baby fly
Let's fly bably fly baby fly

I see you as a great, black hawk
with outspread wings
Catching the wind sailing on high
looking ahead not above not behind
focused with a keen eye
focused with a keen eye
like a great, black hawk

Chorus:
Go fly baby fly baby fly
oh fly baby fly baby fly

Tag:
You're a great, black hawk
Soaring flying, flying free
knowing who you are
what you want
fly baby fly

Spiritual Blessings...He Chose Us...

Meditating on who I am in Christ has continued pulling at my heartstrings this year. The truth is I am loved intimately and known by the creator of the universe...a journey I'll be on for life...I haven't arrived by any means in knowing God's great love for me..but I'm getting more glimpses and chewing on morsels from the word of God and the sacrifice of his son, Jesus. 

Friday morning I sat in a dimly, lighted room...with my guitar in lap and bible open to scriptures we discussed at church-Ephesians 1...I want to not have head knowledge but heart knowledge of how God sees me and who I am in Christ...walking in the inheritance I have as a Daughter of the Most High King and the spiritual blessings he gives....this saturated my mind and dripped into my heart as a melody came...an offering lifted on high..

To listen to song, please click on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4L4nBwTTNA&feature=youtu.be


He Chose Us

Praise be to the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ
Who has blessed us in the heavenly realms
has blessed in the heavenly realms

For he chose us in him
Yes he chose us
He chose us in him
before the creation of the world
to be holy and blameless in his sight
He chose us

A Blue Sky Holiday

After enjoying a most lovely day at The Botanical Gardens with a wonderful couple who I so enjoy...and who have been married for 50 years. That is something to celebrate!

My gaze went north to the sky. It was refreshing.  The lyrics to the song Bad Day by David Powter came to mind. That melody is a fun one...the bridge has a line in it that says.. well you need a blue sky holiday...It was a great day!

http://www.lauritzengardens.org/
Jun Kaneko's exhibit is a must see... See more than 50 drawings and large-scale ceramic sculptures flanked by lush greenery and colorful flowers throughout the 100-acre botanical garden, located in the beautiful riverfront hills. The placement of each sculpture in the garden setting is sensitive to the garden elements and evokes a sense of peacefulness...

To view pictures from Lauritzen Gardens and sculptures, please click here...(click the 4 arrows in right corner to view full screen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbam-x9po0 
-background music written by local pianist, Sam Rutherford

A Blue Sky Holiday

A piercing sky not a cloud in sight
clears a clouded heart
lifts a spirit produces a smile
all the while feeling loved

A fragrance lingers with every step
a flower that's blossomed with no regrets
reeeaaaching out as to say hello
come in closer my friend

A precious couple
walking hand in hand
smiling, laughing just taking it in

A beautiful day with beautiful friends
and God who also joined into
His BLUE SKY HOLIDAY.

Strength of a Lion

Strength of a Lion

Please click on the following link to listen to song....   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URe6nqdY0eY

All odds are against you your backed to the wall

No matter where you step you keep falling falling

Defeat is staring you in the face

You can be bold you can be brave

Chorus:

With the strength of a lion there’s no mountain too high

The strength of a lion is buried deep inside

open your  mouth let a roar come out

And climb, You can rise

With the strength of a lion

V2:

Battles will come they are part of life

An attack from the left another from the right

Will you let them devour you; become their prey

 Stand strong a triumph awaits

Chorus:

With the strength of a lion there is no mountain too high

The strength of a lion carries you to new heights

open your  mouth let out a victory shout

And climb, You will rise

With the strength of a lion

Bridge:

You are not meant to roam alone   
When you are weak when you feel small
let others help you along
let others help you along

Chorus:

With the strength of a lion there is no mountain too high

The strength of a lion is buried deep inside

open your mouth let a roar come out

And climb, together we will rise

With the strength of a lion