I heard it said once from a pastor that when someone says, “I just feel like God is so distant” he says, “well, who do you think moved?” The answer is always us. So, be encouraged that something happened (even if it’s bad) that allowed for you to be more open to hear His whispers, and remember it on those days where the silence is deafening.

I was doing something that I dont often do (or just dont do often enough), while listening to music today I began listening to the lyrics and not only interpereting what they might mean, but what they might mean to me and my life. The first moment I had was while listening to a Creed song of all things (I dont care what anyone says, their new album is pretty rocking), , but the song “Full Circle” really hit me. Especially at the bridge:

“Don’t be suprised and dont deny, hear every word I say
Close the door and dont look back, or you will fade away”

This hit me because, I just recently put God in my life. I was on a path where I realized I needed change, I had already started fading away into a person I did not like. This whole song is about change, and putting God in your life. It might not be as profound as what you experienced Josh, but I also at that moment felt moved and encouraged, and like I was being spoken to, and it seemed a very personal message to me, as I am/was in the same predicament as the story that the song tells.

The second time this happened today, was not as uplifting of a time, but more of a song that spoke to me about a tough situation and decision in my life at the moment. Even though it was not an uplifting or happy thought that it put in my head, it was a perspective change that I needed, something new to consider.

I dont know that this is exactly what you had in mind with your blog, but my thoughts reminded me instantly of this entry, because as you pointed out, its not about the song, but about the words. And I thought it was interesting the way God was speaking to me through music today. Sorry for the long rant, just wanted to share.