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POV: You've watched your Rabbi die, it's the Sabbath, and you're praying and preparing to enter the new week to carry on His teachings with the passion he instilled in you. Here's your prayer:
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POV: You're a disciple at the last supper, and Jesus has dropped the bombshell that this is the last time you'll be together for a while. There's an awkward silence, and this is playing in the background: First Point:
Meditation is a good thing. Stop and dwell in the moment. Make space and pay attention. See what you hear. Music may help. Second Point: Elevator music isn't a bad thing. It can be there and unobtrusive and sometimes surprise us. What song would you have as background music in everyday life? A short one today... Can't remember where I cam across this one, but it's quite catchy! What will you say "Thank you" for today? What's on you list? Does pain feature in your "Thank you"? Should it? Who or what are you saying "Thank you" to? (There isn't even a "Read more..."!)
Ever asked that question? As a parent it is one of my regulars. As someone who prays it is one of my regulars. I wanna know you’re listening
If I’m talking to myself I’m gonna find somebody else Tell me, can you hear me? I need you to hear me Screaming out so loud But my words don’t make a sound Tell me, can you hear me? Is anybody listening? I’m done talking to myself I’m gonna find somebody else. Lament and request. Clash said: "Lift Me Up" is an "emotive" R&B ballad that "speaks from the heart". To me it sounds and awful lot like a worshipful heart-cry of prayer.
"I Want to know what Love is" - Foreigner In a reverse to normal process with these posts, this time it started with some theology related reading, and I thought "There's a song for that..." |
Every-Day EncounterIf you'd rather listen and come to your own conclusions about the eclectic mix of songs I worked through in Lent 2023, here's the Spotify Playlist! Archives
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