As I sit on this old wooden paint-chipped bench
positioned in the center of this town square,
I feel the chaotic bustle of what we as a society
have come to recognize as normalcy.
I watch as people hurriedly rub shoulders
in route to their desired destination,
and not once look up to acknowledge
the existence of the others surrounding them.
I am currently listening to Album Leaf on my headphones.
I am slowly swept away by the
mesmeric melodic masonry flooding my ears.
I begin to feel the sun warming my cheeks and the
breeze slightly lifting my hair.
I look up to the sky and I am captured
by the sea of blue above.
The white cloud accents remind me of the
ocean and its white foamed waves.
I am brought to a place of complete awe
and tearful gratitude
for the love and provision
the Creator of all brings.
My eyes fall back upon the crowd of people
whose eyes lack the color of life...of freedom.
I am reminded that music truly is a gift to the soul.
A simple melody has a way of lifting downcast eyes
and healing hidden brokenness.
I am moved and impassioned to touch the
seemingly hopeless with song.
I desire to paint the melodies of life,
acknowledging the reality of unbearable heartaches,
but splashing the canvas with the redeeming hope
that I have come to know.
As I journey through this life,
my experiences and those I observe
become part of the melodic pictures I paint.
And now, friends, I invite you to come
and journey with me. I am excited as I
continue to collect wisdom through the painful places
for it is through trials that a heart is made stronger.
Spring Again
by Lanae' Hale
As I walk along this snow dusted trail, I unfold the collar of my leather jacket in hopes of encouraging bodily warmth. With hands nestled back into my front pockets, i continue my hike. I let my eyes investigate the silent scenery that lie in front of me as my mind drifts in and out of deep thought. All the trees that once stood strong and sturdy with the lush greenery embracing their branches, now stand silent and empty. The branches, now bare and frail, begin to crack and break beneath the weight of the snow claiming territory on its limbs. I begin to silently cry, as a gust of cold air sweeps over my entire body, "I just want winter to be over already. I can't wait for spring to come and save me from winter's deathly chill. I miss the song of the birds floating through the warm air. I miss the bright colored flowers and the newly bloomed kelly green leaves. I miss feeling free to run and deeply inhale all the fresh scents that new life and growth offer."
As i consider this scene and the earthly seasons, I am reminded of the seasons that we as believers encounter in our Christain lives. The song Spring Again speaks about a rut we, as followers of Christ, sometime get stuck in. I have found that sometimes when a failure dive takes place, there is not an immediate revival. Often times we stay face planted in the dirt and wallow in guilt, fear, self pity, or whatever else the enemy likes to throw our way. There is great danger in remaining in this paralytical state. We begin to grow cold and numb to life and love. Isolation sets in, along with icy silence. It is then that we realize the toll "winter" has taken on our souls and we cry for help and long for life to rejuvenate our brittled bones.
Hey Lanae, I love you in case you didn't know.!!!!!!! Please check out my profile and leave a comment, it would mean so much to me. You Rock!!!! xoxo -Thomas
hi, thank you for the comment and for accepting my friend request, luv the tunes, you have a beautiful voice, so moving and inspiring,keep it up. Have a good night.
Hey Lanae, I love you and your voice, and your songs. You Rock!!!! You write so good. Will you please check out my page and leave a comment, it would mean so much to me. xoxo -Thomas
Wonderful tenderness in your music - thank you for the add. I believe you open the eyes of the heart - you comfort those who need to be comforted. You are a muse. Play on - play to ears - speak to hearts.
hey!!! i havent talked to u in forever!! i got a car its a jetta..=] so ive been driving around a lot...i love it! haha but i just wanted to say hey and i missed you!! hope everything is well..love you..
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Hey girl, life is good now, it was rough for the past couple years becuz i drifted away from the Lord n didn't trust him with everything in my life but i am changing that n things are already looking up:) becuz no matter the situation there is joy in the Lord:) I am so happy for u i heard u got married:) i always new God had someone special waiting for u:) Ur new album is amazing too! u have a beautiful voice just like i always remembered. I miss u girly n im soo glad we got n touch. Mom says hi n she misses u too:)
Hey have you ever thought about doing some shows in Texas? There great place here in Lubbock, Texas called the Bright House. I now doing there photography for there shows. I think you need check it out maybe they can book you this Fall.
everything is great with me! i just graduated from Highschool on June 2nd..so im so excited for college in all...but wow i cant believe you have a record deal and all now, thats really amazing..how have you been?
