Presenting…Monday’s Music Meditations

I’ve always been a big believer that God speaks through music.  I often find myself sitting in the car, tuned into the radio, hearing exactly the words I need to comfort me at that split second.  It’s as if God knows that’s what I’m tuned into when I’m driving.  Who am I kidding, of course He knows-He’s God!  I feel like the lyrics of a good song are the heart of the artist, their simple prayer to our God that we so often tap into.  Most often though, we don’t take the necessary time to really hear these words, to reflect on them.  That is exactly what Monday’s Music Meditations is going to be about!  Regardless of whether I’ve blogged that day or not, I am going to introduce this new staple into my routine of blogging for you to look forward to.  Every Monday, God willing of course, I will provide you with the lyrics to at least 1, if not 2, songs that I feel are worth your time.  I’ll try to include a video of the song too, as well as a brief synopsis of what this song means to me.  You can feel free to submit your own requests to me via the contact me tab to the left or you can simply sit back and enjoy what is to come.  So, with that being said, sit back and enjoy the first edition of Monday’s Music Meditations.

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“Free to be me” –-Francesca Battistelli

 

What I love most about this song is the raw truth it speaks.  It appeals to my humanity, my imperfections and it’s because of that that God is so much bigger.  On my own, I am so clumsy, but on His shoulders, I’m free to be me.  What beautiful lyrics.  No need to hide who I am.  God takes me as I am, imperfections and all.  “Sometimes I believe that I can do anything/ yet other times I think I’ve got nothing good to bring/ but you look at my heart and you tell me/ that I’ve got all you seek/ and it’s easy to believe.”  Praise God!  I’d encourage you to click this link and check out the actual music video for this song, but for those of you who won’t do that, I’ve included a video here.  Do listen to this song.  It’s worth your time.

 

At twenty years of age I’m still looking for a dream
A war’s already waged for my destiny
But You’ve already won the battle
And You’ve got great plans for me
Though I can’t always see

(Chorus)
‘Cause I got a couple dents in my fender
Got a couple rips in my jeans
Try to fit the pieces together
But perfection is my enemy
On my own I’m so clumsy
But on Your shoulders I can see
I’m free to be me

When I was just a girl I thought I had it figured out
My life would turn out right, and I’d make it here somehow
But things don’t always come that easy
And sometimes I would doubt

(Chorus)

And you’re free to be you

Sometimes I believe that I can do anything
Yet other times I think I’ve got nothing good to bring
But You look at my heart and You tell me
That I’ve got all You seek
And it’s easy to believe
Even though

(Chorus)