Life Is Precious

There is a wonderful song by MercyMe called "Bring the Rain" and what I like so much about the song is it begins with the singer being posed the question how he can continue to praise God after everything he has been through. I have been asked this same question, and I have to admit that even through the worst times it rarely occurred to me to stop trusting, praying, and praising the Lord. People also asked me how I could keep a smile on my face when I was in chronic pain but honestly, I had a deep joy that came from within and the pain could not destroy it. This may sound like a typical Bible school answer to a question, but I have experienced great joy and great suffering during the last few years and I can say that like the singer I can ask for God to send me whatever is going to bring Him glory, knowing that there will be rainy days. As I have written before, I would not trade these experiences for the emotional and spiritual maturity that I have gained and I prayerfully say, "Jesus bring the rain."

I do not know much music by Wes King but there is one song of his that plays on the radio that I love to sing along with: "Life Is Precious." This upbeat song reminds me that I am only passing through on my way to Heaven but I know who come along to and it makes life worth living. It is also a reminder that I am saved by the blood that was shed for me on the Cross and it is the truth I live by. This is the most fun song to listen to and if you are having a bad day it is a good reminder that they really are a million reasons to celebrate.

Steven Curtis Chapman has some of the best songs and one of my favorites is "Live out Loud." I have been given the greatest gift and I have to agree with him that I want to get on a mountaintop and scream about it to the world. It says how can a bird not fly after it's soared in the sky and having the faith experiences I have, I want to share them with everyone! When I was looking up the lyrics I found the music video also; I recommend taking a look at it because it is a lot of fun. Now if only everyone responded similarly when they were shared the Gospel, and if only everyone had the guts to live their lives so there was absolutely no doubt who they belonged to and how excited they were about living. La, la, la live out loud - make the most of life! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJNixHQ4sAc

The radio stations play DC Talk some, but it is an old band now; TobyMac was once a part of it. There is something very raw about the song since the speaker has not chosen to consistently live "In the Light" yet. He says he is the king of excuses and keeps asking what is happening inside himself because he cannot stand his own behavior; yet he does know what needs to change because when he tries to do things on his own he ultimately fails. It's as if he is talking to a friend and saying that he wants to be like this friend who is walking in the light. This song is a reminder that we are all sinners and we all need saving grace; this upbeat tune is a reminder of the balance we each try to find between our natural sinful selves and living in the light of Christ, shining like the stars in the Heavens.