I have an old MP3 player with not that many songs on it but the right song always seems to come on at just the right moment. For example one time when I was struggling up a hill a U2 song came on "It's not a hill it's a mountain, when you start out the climb....". Those lyrics got me up the hill.
One time I was feeling confused about what to do in a situation. All of a sudden it got really windy and then the song "Consuming Fire" came on. "Come like a rushing wind, clothe us with power from on high, Lord have your way."
Another time I was on a run when I was having one of those days when I felt down on myself and wasn't doing anything right. Then this song came on "Even when I fail you, I know you love me. In every season, I know you love me." It was so comforting to hear those words just when I needed it.
Then there was my most memorable lyric moment. It was at a time when I was having a particularly hard week stressing over my 20 year olds. I belonged to a running group at the time but really didn't feel like being social but knew if I didn't go I would feel even crappier.
Our group ran on a path that went by the lake. As we approached the lake I could hear the waves roaring. It was a beautiful winter night and it was lightly snowing. The lake looked really eerie but spectacular. The moon shone on the dark wild waves and the snow sparkled in its light. I suddenly imagined Peter walking on the water to Jesus and how scary it must have been to walk on those waves.
When Peter didn't keep his eyes on Jesus or started to doubt he would start sinking. Those waves were like my life. Wild and out of control. I had to remember to keep my eyes on Jesus and not focus on the waves. I suddenly felt such peace.
Then the song "Here In My Life" by Hillsongs came on. It started " I have never walked on water, felt the waves beneath my feet". Talk about a God moment!!
Our group ran on a path that went by the lake. As we approached the lake I could hear the waves roaring. It was a beautiful winter night and it was lightly snowing. The lake looked really eerie but spectacular. The moon shone on the dark wild waves and the snow sparkled in its light. I suddenly imagined Peter walking on the water to Jesus and how scary it must have been to walk on those waves.
When Peter didn't keep his eyes on Jesus or started to doubt he would start sinking. Those waves were like my life. Wild and out of control. I had to remember to keep my eyes on Jesus and not focus on the waves. I suddenly felt such peace.
Then the song "Here In My Life" by Hillsongs came on. It started " I have never walked on water, felt the waves beneath my feet". Talk about a God moment!!
I ran with such a feeling of peace and freedom! I will never forget that night.
I was debating with a cyclist one time about cycling versus running. He said runners always look so serious. Well maybe its because they're just really into their music. My son put a song that he wrote for me on my MP3 player just before he moved out west. It sure helps running to it when I am missing him and then there is at least one runner out there who is smiling her face off.
