A Love Song to Jesus
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When my husband John and I were seniors at the University of Arizona, the Carpenters were at the top of the music charts. We embraced them as our group who sang our songs as we were "a-courting." Their mellow sound and rich melodies fed our romantic feelings toward each other and toward life in general. At our wedding, we danced to, you may have guessed it, "We've Only Just Begun." Lyrics like "White lace and promises, a kiss for luck and we're on our way" made it the perfect song to start out a new marriage...or so we thought.
But as the years have rolled by and reality and maturity have set in, so has the realization that the romantic expectations of youth are so unrealistic and can only truly be fulfilled by an Almighty God.
And the wonderful thing is that with spiritual growth in Christ comes the freeing experience in a marriage of letting a mate "off the hook," allowing him to be human, forgiving, and then receiving everything as a free gift...not an expectation. At least that is the hope.
But what about all those love songs? Lest you think me cynical and jaded, I have to say they are valid within reason. But there came a time in my life, when I began to really listen to the words. It was then that I began to realize that the only One I could honestly sing them to is my Lord Jesus.
And so I would like to share with you, as this Valentine's Day approaches, the song that gave me that first "aha" moment many years ago. Would you like to join me in singing it from the heart to the Lover of your soul and mine?
I love YOU, my Jesus!
I Won't Last A Day Without You
Day after day I must face a world of strangers
Where I don't belong,
I'm not that strong
It's nice to know that there's someone I can turn to
Who will always care, you're always there
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my smallest of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
So many times when the city seems to be without a friendly face
A lonely place
It's nice to know that you'll be there if I need you
And you'll always smile, it's all worthwhile
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my smallest of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
Touch me and I end up singing
Troubles seem to up and disappear
You touch me with the love you're bringing
I can't really lose when you're near
If all my friends have forgotten half their promises
They're not unkind, just hard to find
One look at you and I know that I could learn to live
Without the rest, I found the best
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my smallest of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my smallest of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
