Lesson Learned

Oh, my baby, when you're older
Maybe then you'll understand
You have angels that dance around you shoulders
'Cause at times in life you need a loving hand

Oh, my baby, when you're prayin'
Leave your burden by my doorY
ou have Jesus standing by your bedside
To keep you calm, keep you safe,
Away from harm

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms

Oh, my baby, when you're cryin'
Never hide your face from me
I've conquered hell and driven out the demons
I have come with a light to set you free

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms

Oh, my baby, when you're dying
Believe the healing of His hand
Here in Heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in Heaven you will finally understand
Here in Heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in Heaven you will finally understand

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don't seem worth livin'
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms

--Come To Jesus by Mindy Smith

I heard this song on the radio about a month ago, and of course the DJ didn't say the name of the song or the singer. It drove me insane because there was something about those words that really struck me, even the first time I heard them. Anyway, about three weeks later, I was getting my hair done and the girl who was cutting my hair was telling me about a new cd she had recently purchased. She began describing one of the songs song to me--it was the mystery song!! I ran out the next day and purchased the cd and have been listening to it nonstop (admist my new Watermark cd). Thanks Shannon!!

If you haven't heard this song, I strongly recommend that you read the words. They are awesome!! Granted, I am a firm believer in the Reader Response Criticism which states that every reader will interpret what they are reading differently, based on their current and previous experiences (wow!! I actually did learn something in college!!).

When I hear these words, I can visualize the mother going about her daily routine, taking just enough time to instill a life-lesson into her children. She is saying no matter what is going on, Jesus can handle it if you allow Him to. Let him comfort you in His arms; He will solve your problems for you. I pray that I will remember this life-lesson when I have children (although at the rate I am going, I'll just have to help my sisters raise their children). Not only that, but I pray that I remember this song next time I feel like I cannot handle something.

As I am writing, I am reminded of an old hymn:

What a friend we have in Jesus, all all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a priviledge to carry everything to God in prayer!
Oh what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friedn so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find solace there.

Wow! Isn't it amazing when God speaks truth to you, right there in front of you? Lesson learned!! Thanks God.