Look back at your past. Think about a few of those unforgettable times you wish were taking place again right now. Need help? Then listen. You’ll see why I chose this song when it hits 43 seconds.
After the first time I heard this song, it instantly fit in my Favorite’s Song family. As the list began playing, I instantly began thinking of all the things I’d get back.
Me? I’d get my home on the perfect dead end back, I’d get my dog back, I’d get my saxophone back, I’d get our very first microwave back,
I’d get our front porch swing, life down at our creek, and veg with my friends just down the street.
I’d get my job at Winchell’s donuts back, I’d get my job as a Mariners Ball Girl back,
I’d get my very own Bug back.
I’d get my love-at-first-sight back (Wait. I never lost my love-at-first-sight. We’re still married!)
I’d get my first labor pain from having my first child back. (Wait. I really don’t want that back.) I’d get our first dish washer back. I’d get the joy of seeing my first grandchild born back.
These are just a few things I’d get when I play this country song.
What’s on YOUR list? Share a few things you’d want back.
Marianne Petersen’s book God and Your Pillow is now available. (Amazon) – You can follow Marianne on Twitter at @marimemoirs and read more on her blog, marimemoirs.com.
I don’t need to say anything about today’s song. The words say it all, especially when you feel like giving up.
I chose this version knowing how helpful reading all the words help grasp it’s meaning.
Have you gone through some time in life, perhaps even now, when, day-in & day-out, life felt much darker than it did before, as if most everything was against you? Not really one of those ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ frame of mind? Once that happens, it’s common to begin drowning in your weaknesses, feeling like nothing is holding you in that cloud you feel you’re in. You begin saying to yourself, “I’m just not strong enough,”
Just remember one fact. There is a war inside and outside our heart that we are fighting. It sometimes feels like fire. When you feel that fire, admit you need God to help take over. You just might then realize you are stronger than you think you are because of that thunder He’s able to put back in our heart to burn out that fire.
Marianne Petersen’s book God and Your Pillow is now available. (Amazon) – You can follow Marianne on Twitter at @marimemoirs and read more on her blog, marimemoirs.com.
Happy – One simple word, yet one word that can mean so much. Quick, think of a few things that bring a smile to your face. You should be able to think of at least a few.
This should have been one of the first songs I shared. Why? The smiling face and I go hand-in-hand.
I don’t dare tell you how many things I’ve collected that prove how I’ve turned THE smiling face into my own personal logo.
These are just a fraction of all I have.
Time to play the perfect song that perfectly fits what I’m covering. Click below.
It might seem crazy what I’m about to say, but trials may cause you to be happy. Of course the main reason for my happiness is that God chose me to be one of His. That’s far above all other reasons. But the second reason I give to being happy might make me sound crazy but . . . my brain illness I had almost twenty-eight years ago has made me happy. click here and read a bit more what I was going through.
I believe the specific brain injury challenge I’ve endured has caused me to truly treasure the simple parts in life. I appreciate more the basic things that I come across. I look at those extra special people, places or thing an eye distance away a bit longer. I hold the value of life a bit deeper, my desire to help people in need has grown, and I look at the bright side of things when ever possible. Along with this, there is another reason.
My illness encouraged me to agree that avoiding unneeded anger is a must. Life is too precious to wast with barking back and forth. Sad that, while growing up, I witness my parents relationship showing a bit too much anger and not enough happiness. I witnessed how things can get worse when the complaining spirit begins to grow, and getting mad shows no real worthwhile benefit for anyone. Witnessing that, plus my illness, had me glue to Bible verses such as… Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
A few lines in this song perfectly share another reason. ‘Come, bad-news, talking this and that . . .Give me all you’ve got, holding nothing back . . .I should probably warn ya I’ll be just fine . . . No offence to you, don’t waste your time. God’s carried me through so much, and I know that, even though tears may still show up, He’ll be carrying me from the start.
True, life can be at times incredibly challenging. You may be confronted with difficulties that squash all the happiness out of you as setbacks and failures tag along everywhere you go. In short, being happy simply doesn’t seem possible. I get that. I still have my ups & downs, and my grinding of teeth from frustration every now and then.
Ask yourself if there is something you should do. Or better yet, NOT do. Don’t put the key to happiness in someone else’s pocket. Instead, do as the song says, and …clap along if you know what happiness is to you.
One more picture: my house key.
After all, I am one who’s always happy to be home.
Marianne Petersen’s book God and Your Pillow is now available. (Amazon) – You can follow Marianne on Twitter at @marimemoirs and read more on her blog, marimemoirs.com.
We all may think we know a song, having heard it a few times, but it’s after those few times it finally hits our heart, soul, and mind. This sure was one of those being the words went right along with what I was thinking .
I am one who does a few miles run every few days but only, I repeat ONLY if my iPod runs right along with me. So there I was running one morning, thinking about my next step on that sidewalk, along with the next step needed to get my book published. My mind was overflowing with thoughts, needing to decide some rather important decisions.
I’m pretty much done with what I can do now. What’s next? It’s so hard to know the best step to take. I wish I knew more. Oh Lord, help me know what I’m doing.
Then this song came on.
I was wishing, while running, that I could know how all my fears and questions were gonna play out in the book world I can’t control. I realized this song’s wording fit perfectly with all my thoughts. Like the song says, it was a mystery to me, hard to see where my book and I were going, and where God was leading me. I got the best reminder that God was all ready there. He already knows the outcome. His perfect hand will help put together, the best way He sees fit, all those needed book publishing pieces.
The best part was when the words reminded me that yes, one day I’ll be looking back at the life I’ve lived, God pointing to the areas I missed that showed His hand was obviously there with all of the planning of my book.
“I sure can’t wait to enjoy that view, and see how all the pieces of putting my book together fit,” I thought to myself.
By the time I got back home, I was reloaded with encouragement. God sure knew I needed that song that morning.
Are you working your tail off on some project, or are you going though some rather tough ordeal? Do you ever question if all that’s going on will ever make sense? Keep in mind that, as the song says, God will one day show you how your pieces in life were planned to fit together perfectly.
Marianne Petersen’s book God and Your Pillow is now available. (Amazon) – You can follow Marianne on Twitter at @marimemoirs and read more on her blog, marimemoirs.com.
Sorry I keep pulling up old songs but I can’t help it. I mean, when you L.O.V.E a song, you have to share it. Frank Sinatra’s voice deserves attention, but the originality of spelling that word wins the ‘M.U.S.T. Share’ award.
The pictures showing in the middle is what led me to share this one. Enjoy.
If you look him up on Youtube, you’ll notice song after song after song of his has to do with love being that word is in the title. This song, I’m sure you all agree, is the one most listeners L.O.V.E.
I can’t help but share a few other meanings of L.O.V.E. It’s right in saying, as the song says, that love is more than just a game for two. It’s a bit deeper than that.
I could say so much about love, but I think I’ll just cover it with a list, and a picture.
The list comes from 1 Corinthians 12:4-8 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
Now for the picture that shows us that best symbol of love that anyone can find. It isn’t a heart, or a diamond. The best symbol of love is what shows the best proof of love.
Maybe it’s time many of us, with all that’s going on around our country as I type, need to ponder a bit on our definition of L.O.V.E.
Marianne Petersen’s book God and Your Pillow is now available. (Amazon) – You can follow Marianne on Twitter at @marimemoirs and read more on her blog, marimemoirs.com.
Sorry, but I have to share this song. My reason is a bit silly but I’m sure everyone has silly reasons for doing something now and then. I picked this song to show you how the beat can easily cause one to make it one of your favorites, thus passing the ‘Must Share’ test.
I’m sure you all can understand what it’s like when you have to choose a song. Sometimes, any song would be fine. No skipping to another song is needed. Almost anything fits your fancy. But then there are times when you’re a bit more picky. That’s how I was on my run yesterday. My iPod refused to meet my need for that perfect song.
A song come on after I started running. Fine. It did the job. After that . . .
Too boring. Click – Next.
I heard it last time. Click – Next.
That voice isn’t really ‘IT’ for right now. Click – Next
Wait… this one might be . . . Naaaa. Click – Next.
Too slow. . . . . . .
And then finally, after one more click, up pops Footloose.
YES! No ifs, ands, or buts. WOOO HOOO !
I’m sure that once you turn it on, you’ll understand why. (sorry if an add shows before)
As soon as it started, I sure cut loose, foot loose, wearing my Tuesday running shoes!
If you are hearing this in the morning, I hope it helps get that energy many of us beg for. If you are hearing this in the afternoon, I hope it gives that boost to keep you keeping on. If you are hearing this right before going to bed, well . . . sorry.
Marianne Petersen’s book God and Your Pillow is now available. (Amazon) – You can follow Marianne on Twitter at @marimemoirs and read more on her blog, marimemoirs.com.
