Greetings Dear Reader,
I have written often about my love for music. I have written occasionally about how in
every situation there is a song playing in my head related to that
situation. Sometimes, when I have an earworm running the situational song will compete with the earworm for
attention.
Please do not think of it as a cacophonous clamor. The songs are distinct and almost always
clear as to why they are present. I also
realize that I have a vast catalog of music in my head. It is this latter bit that causes me simple
gratitude. I am grateful that I am built
with a song in my heart. It is sometimes
a dirge but it is still music. It still
is a melody to carry me through the moment with a little more clarity.
I am not going to pretend to understand how the Father and
my psyche planned things in orchestrating this trait within me. It does serve me well and occasionally those
with whom I share it. It reminds me that
we are all part of a great song. We are
notes and movements within the universe of the Father’s symphony. The idea is to live each note so that it is
in harmony with the composer and the remainder of the players.
The music in my heart and head often leads me into an
understanding of the moment. It helps me
be more present with what is unfolding.
The emotion of the song can help me navigate the emotion of the events
or interactions. When I am alone the
music plays me into better thinking and writing. The journey through times when I am alone is
easier.
Sometimes I get to add to the catalog by discovering new
artists or unknown music from artists I already know. Last night I found two entire albums from an
artist I like but had not previously seen this part of her work. Again, my simple gratitude flows from the
idea that the Father puts new music in my path and in my head when I need
it.
It is the constant flow of the music that fills my heart and
pushes me down the path toward home. I
have dithered over what song to share to finish this post. It has taken longer to decide than to write the
actual post. I will give you two. One is an instrumental that is my favorite
piece of music in all the universe. It is
called The Inner Light,
composed by Jerry Goldsmith. Take the time
to let it teach you about its beauty. On
nights when I am troubled, I have listened to it on repeat whilst sleeping.
The other song, Dear Reader is below. It is the song that defines my journey and my
constant wish for you to find your way.
It is the thought I have at every parting whether for a moment or until I
reach the clearing at the end of the path.
My simple gratitude for music is summed up in these two beautiful
creations. Find joy in them, Dear
Reader. I love you enough to share that
which is so precious to me.
Joy in the Journey
– Michael Card
There is a joy in the journey,
There’s a light we can love on the way.
There is a wonder and wildness to life,
and freedom for those who obey.
And all those who seek it shall find it, a pardon for all
who believe.
Hope for the hopeless and sight for the blind
To all who've been born of the Spirit
And who share incarnation with him;
Who belong to eternity, stranded in time,
And weary of struggling with sin.
Forget not the hope that's before you,
And never stop counting the cost.
Remember the hopelessness when you were lost?
There is a joy in the journey,
There’s a light we can love on the way.
There is a wonder and wildness to life,
And freedom for those who obey.
And freedom for those who obey.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every
writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a
homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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