Odd Day

Today I had a graveside 'service'. It was odd to me in that no words were spoken to address the attendees. About 15 friends and family gathered. Each seemed to spend time by the casket alone and all sat for a few moments as a group. Then they left. It seemed so empty to me. As a pastor I offered to say a prayer but the son said they wanted nothing. They grieved each independently together. I am open to many forms of good-bye saying but this one troubled me. No words of hope and comfort, no group sharing, no committal to cling to in the future. Maybe somehow that happened for them but it seemed distressing and hopeless to the outsider. I pray for each of them that they might find a spirit to assist and guide them as they deal with the loss of an important person in their lives.

More lyrics to pay attention to

Navigation: C \ Casting Crowns \ Who Am I
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earthWould care to know my nameWould care to feel my hurtWho am I, that the Bright and Morning StarWould choose to light the wayFor my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I amBut because of what You've doneNot because of what I've doneBut because of who You're
Chorus:I am a flower quickly fadingHere today and gone tomorrowA wave tossed in the oceanA vapor in the windStill You hear me when I'm callingLord, You catch me when I'm fallingAnd You've told me who I amI am Yours, I am Yours
Who Am I, that the eyes that see my sinWould look on me with love and watch me rise againWho Am I, that the voice that calmed the seaWould call out through the rainAnd calm the storm in me
I am YoursWhom shall I fearWhom shall I fear'Cause I am YoursI am Yours

Never Alone
I waited for you todayBut you didn't showNo noI needed you todayBut where did you goYou told me to callSaid you'd be thereAnd though I haven't seen youAre you still there?(Chorus:)I cried out with no replyAnd I can't feel you by my sideSo I'll hold tight to what I knowYou're here and I'm never aloneAnd though I cannot see youAnd I can't explain whySuch a deep reassuranceYou've placed in my lifeWe cannot separateCause you're part of meAnd though you're invisibleI'll trust the unseen(Chorus)

Moved by this lately

Navigation: C \ Casting Crowns \ Voice Of Truth
Oh what I would do to haveThe kind of faith it takes To climb out of this boat I'm inOnto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zoneInto the realm of the unknown where Jesus isAnd He's holding out His hand
But the waves are calling out my name And they laugh at meReminding me of all the times I've tried before and failedThe waves they keep on telling meTime and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!""You'll never win!"
Chorus: But the voice of truth tells me a different storyThe voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"Out of all the voices calling out to meI will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
Oh what I would do to haveThe kind of strength it takes to stand before a giantWith just a sling and a stoneSurrounded by the sound of a thousand warriorsShaking in their armorWishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out my name And he laughs at meReminding me of all the times I've tried before and failedThe giant keeps on telling meTime and time again. "Boy you'll never win!""You'll never win!"
But the stone was just the right sizeTo put the giant on the groundAnd the waves they don't seem so highFrom on top of them lookin' downI will soar with the wings of eaglesWhen I stop and listen to the sound of JesusSinging over me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth


Artist Name- Mark Harris Song lyrics- Find your wings Listen for free: Find Your Wings It's only for a moment you are mine to hold The plans that heaven has for you Will all too soon unfold So many different prayers I'll pray For all that you might do But most of all I'll want to know You're walking in the truth And If I never told you I want you to know As I watch you grow Chorus: I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams And that faith gives you the courage To dare to do great things I'm here for you whatever this life brings So let my love give you roots And help you find your wings May passion be the wind That leads you through your days And may conviction keep you strong Guide you on your way May there be many moments That make your life so sweet Oh, but more than memories Chorus: It's not living if you don't reach for the sky I'll have tears as you take off But I'll cheer as you fly Chorus: You don’t have to… You don’t have to hide Come out, come out wherever you are You don’t have to hide Come out, come out Come out wherever you are You don’t have to hide You don’t have to…