I figured it was time to change my music since Santa Claus has a long time before he comes to town again ;)
This new song is called "Hands" by Jewel. I know, I am not normally a real fan of Jewel as I assume most people really arean't, but this song has great lyrics to start the year off.
If I could tell the world just one thing
It would be that we're all OK
And not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful
And useless in times like these
I won't be made useless
I won't be idle with despair
I will gather myself around my faith
For light does the darkness most fear
My hands are small, I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
Poverty stole your golden shoes
It didn't steal your laughter
And heartache came to visit me
But I knew it wasn't ever after
We'll fight, not out of spite
For someone must stand up for what's right
'Cause where there's a man who has no voice
There ours shall go singing
My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
I am never broken
In the end only kindness matters
In the end only kindness matters
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray
My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
We are never broken
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's mind
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's heart
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's eyes
We are God's hands
We are God's hands
There are so many lines in this song that just grab me....so many things to incororate this new year...
Worry is wasteful and useless (gosh- I really need to get this in my head!)
Light does the darkness most fear (I need to continually be in the Light)
Someone must stand up for whats right (it is so easy to just allow things to pan out- why are we so fearful of "correctness")
I will get down on my knees and pray (yeah- I so need to do this more often)
We are God's eyes, minds, hands, heart (we need tp act as God's agents to the world. we may be the only Jesus someone sees)
Who knew Jewel could be so meaningful ;) Seriously though, I really hope to be a much better person than I have been this past year. No, I am not a bad person in general, but I haven't been the person that I believe God has called me out to be. I don't want to just go along in life any longer. I want to really live. I want to be meaningful and do things that have eternal impact. I want to be a better mother and wife. My family has suffered this year b/c I myself haven't always been in the right mindset. We may not have the best circumstances, but that doesn't mean I have to continually wallow in them. I can make things different even in the midst of hardship if I set my mind to it and have God as my guide.
This new song is called "Hands" by Jewel. I know, I am not normally a real fan of Jewel as I assume most people really arean't, but this song has great lyrics to start the year off.
If I could tell the world just one thing
It would be that we're all OK
And not to worry 'cause worry is wasteful
And useless in times like these
I won't be made useless
I won't be idle with despair
I will gather myself around my faith
For light does the darkness most fear
My hands are small, I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
Poverty stole your golden shoes
It didn't steal your laughter
And heartache came to visit me
But I knew it wasn't ever after
We'll fight, not out of spite
For someone must stand up for what's right
'Cause where there's a man who has no voice
There ours shall go singing
My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
I am never broken
In the end only kindness matters
In the end only kindness matters
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray
I will get down on my knees, and I will pray
My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
My hands are small I know
But they're not yours, they are my own
But they're not yours, they are my own
And I am never broken
We are never broken
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's mind
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's heart
We are God's eyes
God's hands
God's eyes
We are God's hands
We are God's hands
There are so many lines in this song that just grab me....so many things to incororate this new year...
Worry is wasteful and useless (gosh- I really need to get this in my head!)
Light does the darkness most fear (I need to continually be in the Light)
Someone must stand up for whats right (it is so easy to just allow things to pan out- why are we so fearful of "correctness")
I will get down on my knees and pray (yeah- I so need to do this more often)
We are God's eyes, minds, hands, heart (we need tp act as God's agents to the world. we may be the only Jesus someone sees)
Who knew Jewel could be so meaningful ;) Seriously though, I really hope to be a much better person than I have been this past year. No, I am not a bad person in general, but I haven't been the person that I believe God has called me out to be. I don't want to just go along in life any longer. I want to really live. I want to be meaningful and do things that have eternal impact. I want to be a better mother and wife. My family has suffered this year b/c I myself haven't always been in the right mindset. We may not have the best circumstances, but that doesn't mean I have to continually wallow in them. I can make things different even in the midst of hardship if I set my mind to it and have God as my guide.
11:44 AM
I love Jewel personally. If you really listen to a lot of her music, especially her older stuff a lot of the lyrics are very meaningful and can be taken to heart. Love this song!
7:24 PM
wow - I think those are awesome things to strive for - and I had never really listened to the words of that song....they're good.
10:22 PM
Jen
you are right I have this cd and have never really listen to the lyrics. Has alot of meaning for the new year. Hope you have a great New Year.
2:44 AM
I confess, I love that whole album. = D
11:26 PM
This is my favorite Jewel song! The lyrics are just beautiful and hold so much meaning for me personally. I really enjoyed listening to it while viewing your beautiful photos!