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This playlist helps me focus, find joy, and in a difficult time keep an eye on summer...
• Be Still
The first time I heard this in 1968 I thought it was from the book of Psalms (46:10):
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Another translation:
Surrender your anxiety (relax)!
Be silent and stop your striving and you will see that I am God.
• Our Prayer
My best prayers are when I do the listening.
• In My Room
There's a world where I can go and tell my secrets to
In this world I lock out all my worries and my fears
Do my dreaming and my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing
Laugh at yesterday
Now it's dark and I'm alone
But I won't be afraid ... in my room ...
• You Still Believe In Me
When I ”hear” these lyrics as if the singer is a person speaking (praying) to God, the vibe of this beautiful song is transformed from a human to a spiritual conversation.
It may be hard for me to believe, but, "you still believe in me..."
• The Warmth of the Sun
Beaches Closed. Shelter-in-Place. “Summer” may be canceled.
But, “I’ve got the warmth of the sun, within me...”
• Meant for You
"M y prayers and meditations” often re / connect me to the people I love; maybe someone who needs faith or hope or love.
• Add Some Music to Your Day
This song had an important message to us in the Vietnam era and again today as we struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic.
• I Write the Songs
Music inspired by the Spirit has a meaning and message that transcends circumstances.
Note: I’ve included this song because it was written by a Beach Boy. When I spoke with Bruce about this song, I asked if the speaker is God; he affirmed that it is.
• This Whole World
The virus-crisis has everyone thinking 'bout this whole world. Our care and concern extend beyond ourselves. We are all created in the same Imago Dei.
• You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone
We need a mess of help to stay safe in this mess!
• Busy Doin’ Nothing
No work. No shopping. No beach. Somehow, still busy!?
• Had to Phone Ya
If the Beach Boys re-recorded this today, there could be the line, "when I see you on Zoom, it makes me smile..."
• Long Promised Road
Everyone is on a path with distractions, difficulties, and dangers. The hope is in the promise; no quick or easy answers.
So I hit hard at the battle that's confronting me, yeah
Knock down all the road blocks a-stumbling me
Throw off all the shackles that are binding me down
Long promised road ...
Flows to the source, gentle force, never ending, never ending
• Sail On Sailor
...so, sail on friend; persevere.
• It’s A Beautiful Day
Don’t despair in this dark moment ... Every day is beautiful ... and one day, we’ll be “people in motion” again!
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