The other day, as I was listening to Mumford and Sons 'Sigh No More' album for about the billionth time, I inadvertently stumbled across what I believe will be my theme song for the race: The Cave. Now I've listened to this song more times than I can even attempt to count, but all of a sudden, it was like I was listening to it for the first time. It took on a new and immediate meaning, and struck a deep chord. It became strangely powerful; as if my own heart had written the song:
"I can see widows and orphans through my tears. I know my call despite my faults, and despite my growing fears"
Despite my faults, despite my growing fears. This is me, right now, in two phrases. But I will hold on hope. And my broken mind will be refreshed.
Psalm 138:3: "When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted."
It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind
The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat
But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind
So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears
So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand
So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say
Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be
