Thank GOD for good music. Ive had a really great life. Pretty smooth + light on all fronts. But 2014 was an unexpected doozie. And I wouldnt have made it through with (most of) my sanity in tact if it werent for my three-song spirit soundtrack. May seem weird, but through all the ups and downs, the same songs that helped me stay faithful and grateful during my manic creation + launch phases turned out to be the EXACT same songs that helped me stay faithful during the darkest, most heartbreaking moments of the year. Ill explain. ___________________ In Jan + Feb I sang along with Mandisa at every opportunity, reminding myself that all the hard work and late nights would pay off in SPADES once the right people signed up for ACAC in the right time. The labor + delivery pains of first-time course creation felt like a lame thing to have to overcome at the time, but nonetheless - the spirit of the song was exactly what I needed. ___________________ Oceans came on Pandora right as my business rolled into six-figure territory, just over 10 months in. I was riding on pure prayer and adrenaline closing out my first real launch at that point, and this song reminded me to chill out and TRUST. When we set the intention, do the work, then get out of our own way, all the pieces fall into place. ___________________ My friend Tiphani introduced me to Overwhelmed during the second launch of ACAC in August. Will never forget walking by the harbor that day, clicking the YouTube link to listen, and having a good ugly cry right there on the sidewalk. Still cant believe all that has happened since I stepped out in FAITH and committed to sharing my gift for connection + communication in a bigger way. ___________________ Then October came around - usually my favorite month of the year. My parents came to town to visit for Bs birthday, and we were all heartbroken when (days later) we lost my sweet Paw Paw suddenly + unexpectedly. Exactly one week later, just the day after seeing a little heartbeat on the ultrasound screen, we lost our *second* pregnancy of the year. It was the WORST day of my life - without a doubt. Everyone has to process loss + challenges in their own way, but it was definitely MUSIC - these three songs and my favorite spirit-lifting Pandora stations, that served as a true life ring for me that day. In the best of times and the worst of times, if I didnt have the music to remind me of whats real and eternal, I couldve easily lost track of the WHY. Couldve lost hope and sunk right to the bottom. Thrown in the towel and said I quit. Looking back on all of that, its kind of a miracle that I didnt. I share all of this to say: 1. I love how God meets us exactly where we need Him. This past year Ive definitely needed Him in my earbuds. 2. Whether youre dealing with an illness, a loss, a seriously frustrating case of resistance, or a plain ol case of the MONDAYS, I hope at least one of these songs gives you exactly what YOU need today. Take a listen and keep em on speed dial. Never know when youll need a lift. #endsermon
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 03:35:45 +0000
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