I
have been enjoying a Michael McLean C.D. we gave ourselves for
Christmas. It is actually a book )read by Michael McLean) with songs.
McLean is someone with the talent I wish I had. He talks about the ups
and downs of his career. However, from my perspective it has mostly
been up.
Some of his songs really hit home, and a conversation of those I really like.
“From
God’s Arms, to My Arms, to Yours:” This is an adoption song from the
perspective of the birth mother. Tony, our adoptive son has really
liked this song, as have Sheri and I. It seems for my part, I cry more
each time I listen to it. I remember when I first help Baby Tony. He
was tiny. They didn’t let him out of the hospital until he reached five
pounds. He started at four pounds seven ounces. Sheri had visited him
at the hospital, but I did not meet him until Sheri brought him home. I
was so proud (yes proud is the right word) of our little baby. I felt
he would be my boy forever, even though I knew that wasn’t true at the
time. However now it is true; and this song brings up those treasured
memories for me.
“The
Man of Many Names:” This song I had heard before from “The garden”
C.D. I still enjoy it, and I am getting to where I can almost sing
along. This song is a testimony of Jesus’ love for us, and the price he
pays for us. This song comes with a story of Simon Peter and Jesus
walking on water. I really enjoy the insight. Jesus will always save
us if we cry out to him, and we should not doubt this.
“The Innkeeper Song” from Forgotten Carols:
This is a new song to me. Now I am crazed with the idea of learning to
sing it well enough to sing next Christmas, if I can find someone to
let me sing. What would the Innkeeper perspective be, and what would he
sing now if he could. This song gives a very good answer. “Even a
thousand years would not fully erase my shame.” “Let Him in.”
“Which
Part is Mine:” This song has quickly become one of my favorites. It
starts as a song about roles, and learning our own part; but it ends as a
song about prayer, and that is why I enjoy it. It helps me commit to
being better at praying, which is something I really need. This song
has helped me improve my prayers. “After I've done my best, I know
you'll do the rest, Because You hear me.
McLean does very well with hardship, with love, with life in general.
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