Many times song lyrics express just the right thoughts. When life takes its shots and the day seems too hard to face, we might forget who we can lean on. Here’s a little reminder…
Rise Up
by Third Day
Well, I was there when you were torn apart
Now a piece of you is gone
Somehow you wish that you could only find
A little strength to carry on
You’ve tried so hard to make it on your own
That your heart has come undone
So I am here to prove that I alone
Have the power to overcome
Don’t let your heart be troubled
This world will never keep you down
It will never keep you down
So rise up, my friend
No, this will never be the end
So rise up, my friend
And live again
I didn’t want you to feel this way
It’s not what life was meant to be
And so for you, my friend, I’ll take your shame
You can give it all to me
‘Cause you’ve wrestled demons every day
And they’ve dragged you to your knees
But in your weakness you will learn to find
That I will always be your strength
In life or in death
Through joy or regret
And all of the secret things you have done
No matter what comes, my friend
Nothing can keep you from the love of God
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“And so for you, my friend, I’ll take your shame
You can give it all to me”
Wow – how powerful. Too bad that “can” give it and “will” give it are two huge words with a large gap in between. I’m working on it though. Thank you for the reminder.
I heard a song by Third Day on my flight home the other night that really helped to calm my nerves a bit. They are amazing.