Inspiration

As you know, I'm a Christian music fan. I'm on the board of a local station, listen to that station exclusively when I can and attend as many local concerts as I can. The best thing about the music, is the lyrics have so many life lessons that you can relate to and that can inspire. I'm not saying that other forms of music can't do that as well, but they can be hit or miss. I'm a fan of the Black Eyed Peas, and they have a few songs that are inspirational like "Where is the Love," but you can't tell me that "Boom Boom Pow" brings you closer to God. I like the song, just not an emotional attachment for me. Whenever a song hits me hard, I like to share it with you, and I have a new one. It's by a band called Santus Real. I've seen them in concert a few times and really enjoy their music, but their song "Lead Me" has hit me square between the eyes. Here are the lyrics, but you really need to go to this link and see the video. Or, I just figured out how to put music on my blog, so pick it from the list in the player at the bottom of the page and read along.

I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're in independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

I'd love to add a few lines here that would express the feelings I get when I hear this song and sing the lyrics, but I feel I would only reduce the power of these incredible lyrics. I hope you enjoy it.