Inspirational song of the week 7.6.14

"Compass" by Lady Antebellum

I love this song.  From the first time I heard it on the radio it spoke to me. I don't know what they were thinking of when they wrote it, and maybe it wasn't intended to be a spiritual song, but, music is what the listener makes of it right.

I pull so much inspiration out of this song when I am feeling down.  It starts out saying "Yeah it's been a bumpy road" you've got that right sister.

Then it goes on to say "You wanna give up 'cause it's dark. We're really not that far apart." Don't give up.  Even when things are hard and it seems you are at the end and there is no way out, God it not far, he is always near, he is always just a step away. Even though it may seem you are an eternity from Him, you aren't that far apart.

And the last line of the chorus "'Cause no matter what you'll never be alone (never be alone) oh oh oh. Never be alone oh oh oh" You are never alone.  No matter how alone you feel, you aren't alone.  God is there, always with you, no matter what.  

Recently I have found myself in that place where the dark thoughts start to invade your head and you are hearing things like "you are completely alone. No one wants you, no one will ever want you. You are alone and will always be alone." Those are dark, dangerous thoughts, not a road you want to go down. I've been able to stop myself and say "you may be lonely, but you are never alone." There is power in the knowledge that you aren't alone.

Here are the lyrics and the video.  Come back to it when you are sad or scared or lonely and know that God is when you, God is close, you are never alone.

"Compass"

Alright
Yeah it's been a bumpy road
Roller coasters
High and low
Fill the tank and drive the car
Pedal fast, pedal hard
You won't have to go that far

You wanna give up 'cause it's dark
We're really not that far apart
So let your heart, sweet heart
Be your compass when you're lost
And you should follow it wherever it may go
When it's all said and done
You can walk instead of run
'Cause no matter what you'll never be alone (never be alone) oh oh oh
Never be alone oh oh oh

Forgot directions on your way
Don't close your eyes don't be afraid
We might be crazy late at night I can't wait til you arrive
Follow stars you'll be alright

You wanna give up 'cause it's dark
We're really not that far apart
So let your heart, sweet heart
Be your compass when you're lost
And you should follow it wherever it may go
When it's all said and done
You can walk instead of run
'Cause no matter what you'll never be alone (never be alone) oh oh oh
Never be alone oh oh oh
You wanna give up 'cause it's dark
We're really not that far apart
So let your heart, sweet heart
Be your compass when you're lost
And you should follow it wherever it may go
When it's all said and done
You can walk instead of run
'Cause no matter what you'll never be alone (never be alone) oh oh oh
Never be alone oh oh oh

When it's all said and done
You can walk instead of run
'Cause no matter what you'll never be alone