Ok I skipped because I did the other days previously. So, if you're interested, just keep scrolling down. Anyhoo, Day 5 is a song that inspires you.... I am in love with music. I wake up singing. I go to sleep singing. When I'm not singing, I'm writing songs/lyrics. To pick one song that inspires me is like taking a kid in a candy store & telling them to just pick one thing! Nonetheless, I have chosen a song! It is called Every Day by Rascal Flatts & it's a country song. Lol. (if you haven't heard it, go youtube it then come back!) For some reason, I'm not supposed to listen to country because I'm African-American. Well, I'm most definitely a Southern girl & I have found that country songs have some of the most beautiful lyrics in them. Back to the song: I'll give you some of the lyrics...
You could have bowed out, but you didn't. You knew enough to know to leave well enough alone but you wouldn't. I come around all broken down & crowded out & you're a comfort. Sometimes the place I go is so deep & dark & desperate... I don't know. I don't know how every day you save my life!
This song brings me to tears every time I listen to it... Everyone goes through things in life & I'm not knocking whatever you've been through. However, I don't think a person can understand the gravity of these lyrics & how a single person can literally "save your life" every day until you've been at the lowest point of your life & had someone reach out to you & show you that you matter to them. That they won't let you go... It's an amazing feeling! You know that God put that person there at the right moment just for you. I can't even begin to thank the people in my life that helped me through the roughest times in my life. If you are reading this, just know that I love & appreciate each of you. And I sincerely hope that if (God forbid) the opportunity ever presents itself to return the favor, that I am alive & able to do it!
Ok, I have to end this blog now because I'm in tears. But I must say this before I go, take the time to REALLY love the people in your life because at the end of the day, that's all that matters. Don't just fb/tweet/text them... Spend face time with them. Tell them that you love them. My family/friends don't really say we love each other a lot. I know that we all do but people need to hear it too... Even if you do show it daily. Send a random letter/email to a friend to just encourage them. Smile at a stranger & tell them to have a great day! You never know what people have going on & what they aren't sharing with you. You could be that person to "save their life". Random (and intentional) acts of kindness go a long way!! I'm a firm believer of that. My glass is always half full because I've been on the completely empty side. Now, even the worst days are great days. Happiness is a choice & only you can make the decision to live a grateful & happy life! If you are reading this, please know that no matter what you have going on in life, God will never give you more than you can bear. He makes no mistakes & when you come out of your situation (and you WILL come out!), you will be a much better man/woman for having gone through it. I can vouch for that in every way. Have faith. Be strong & courageous! This too shall pass!
~Jay
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