Monday, May 11, 2009

"My Wish"

"My Wish"
Tonight I was working on a project for a friend's graduation surprise his
mom is making for him. In the note I wrote him I decided to put in the
lyrics from a Rascal Flatts song, "My Wish." As I was getting it all ready
for him it reminded me of an youth group meeting we held at our house
one night. A few years ago in our youth group we had one activity we did
which was all about finding God through music. Each of the people that
came to that activity that night were supposed to choose a song to play
that really made them think about God. The song I chose happened to
be "My Wish". Now, at first when I played that song half of the group did
not quite get why I chose that song, but the other half totally got it.
Whenever I hear this song, I like to think of it as God's own little letter
to me about how he hopes my life will turn out. I especially like the line,
"You never need to carry more then you can hold," because really God
does not send us anything He knows we can't handle, and he gives us
the strength to deal with the things that seem to overwhelm us when we
ask Him for it. That's just my take on the song. The lyrics are below if
you care to take a look at them. Who knows, maybe you'll pick up
something different than I did. Enjoy!


My Wish

Rascal Flatts



I hope that days come easy and moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

More then anything, more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more then you take.

Oh More then anything, Yeah, and more then anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.


4 comments:

Mike Keucher said...

I love that song! And most other Rascall Flats songs.

Teresa said...

They are an awesome band! I own quite a few of their cds, and I can't wait to get their new one! They make me happy. :)

Suzanne said...

This is my wish for you too. This is so beautiful. You are a bright spot in my heart and in my life..I want you to know that more than anything! Sometimes life is so confusing and I want you to know that what I long to say and how I say it never seem to connect. I only want the very very best for you, as all my children, but because it is the day before your birthday,
I want to say that to you now and this song is very perfect for it.
Now..I'm off to cry..............
I love you, my daughter..so much! :) Mommy :)

Teresa said...

Oh Mom! Don't cry!