There Will Be A Day (but it's not today)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
There's a relatively new song on Christian radio by Jeremy Camp called 'There Will Be A Day' that has TOTALLY been ministering to me in my struggle to wait patiently. (I'm doing much better at that, by the way--thanks for your prayers and God's strength giving me peace!)
The song is clearly about someday being with Jesus, but in this day and in this pain of waiting to be with my child, the following verse has been a soothing balm to my raw soul....
I know the journey seems so long
You feel you’re walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone
Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
Is that not soooo beautiful? It is to me! It renews my confidence to know that I won't be waiting forever--I'm not waiting alone--And the end result will be worth it all (Yes, I know, we knew that already, but it still helps to hear it sung so beautifully)
It goes on to say:
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more,
we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always
Still waiting (patiently!! I think I can say that confidently) Blessings, D
I can't find a video version that I like to embed from Youtube, but click here to link to the song with a still picture (can't embed it, though!)
The song is clearly about someday being with Jesus, but in this day and in this pain of waiting to be with my child, the following verse has been a soothing balm to my raw soul....
I know the journey seems so long
You feel you’re walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone
Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
Is that not soooo beautiful? It is to me! It renews my confidence to know that I won't be waiting forever--I'm not waiting alone--And the end result will be worth it all (Yes, I know, we knew that already, but it still helps to hear it sung so beautifully)
It goes on to say:
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more,
we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always
Still waiting (patiently!! I think I can say that confidently) Blessings, D
I can't find a video version that I like to embed from Youtube, but click here to link to the song with a still picture (can't embed it, though!)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 1:46:00 AM EDT
Doreen, I am crying. Thanks for sharing this beautiful song. How meaningful!
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 1:45:00 PM EST
Doreen, Thank you for sharing your journey with me! I also love this song. I feel blessed to be a part of your church family and can't wait until we can celebrate the arrival of your beautiful son.
Tracie Schultz
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 11:33:00 PM EST
Doreen,
I just found your blog through Tina's blog. I only have a minute, but I will be back to read more. We just got back yesterday with our precious blessing from China and I KNOW how hard the wait is! I'll be praying for you. He will be in your arms soon.
Blessings,
Sarah
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:13:00 PM EST
Doreen,
Checking on you. Are you doing okay? Just want you to know I am thinking of you as time wears on. You are on my heart . . . along with your little man.
Blessings~
Tina