November 25, 2009 | My Jottings
I have long been a fan of Sara Groves, and her newest album “Fireflies and Songs” was released last week.
I don’t know of any other artists (with perhaps the exception of Bob Bennett) whose music so represents many of my own thoughts and feelings. Sometimes when I listen to Sara Groves, it’s like she has eavesdropped on my heart and penned the words I would have written if I had the gift of songwriting.
Most of you know that cardinals are my favorite bird, for very good reason. If you’d like to know why, you could click here to learn more about it.
So I was amazed when I listened to one of Sara’s new songs called “From This One Place,” – she wrote and sang this piece about a dark, fearful time, and a cardinal outside her window. I have cardinals all over my house to remind me of God’s love and faithfulness during a dark and fearful time in my own life.
I’m so thankful that even when we don’t see much happening in answer to our prayers, He is still at work. He promises. I’m so grateful that when we’re in the dark and can’t see clearly, God sees “something else.”
I thought I would share this beautiful song with you. Make sure your speakers are turned up a little bit, and click on the dark red song title below. Then once the little player opens, click on the play arrow and you can read the lyrics as you listen to the song:
“From This One Place” by Sara Groves
I was about to give up and that’s no lie
Cardinal landed outside my window
Threw his head back and sang a song
So beautiful it made me cry
Took me back to a childhood tree
Full of birds and dreams
From this one place I can’t see very far
In this one moment I’m square in the dark
These are the things I will trust in my heart
You can see something else
Something else
I don’t know what’s making me so afraid
Tiny cloud over my head
Heavy and grey with a hint of dread
And I don’t like to feel this way
Take me back to a window seat
With clouds beneath my feet
From this one place I can’t see very far
In this one moment I’m square in the dark
These are the things I will trust in my heart
You can see something else
Something else
From this one place I can’t see very far
In this one moment I’m square in the dark
These are the things I will trust in my heart
You can see something else
You can see…
Words and music by Sara Groves
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How about you? What do you remember, what do you do, what do you cling to, when you’re feeling “square in the dark?” Is there a verse that you go back to? A friend you call? Do you take to your bed? Do you bake? Do you operate on autopilot? Do you put on music?
I know a lot of people in the dark right now, even though they are devout believers. Maybe something you share could help someone else. You may even post a comment and keep it anonymous if you like.
Thank you so much for reading. At this point in my life, I think I’ll keep writing.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed!
Waiting with you,
How amazing is that, Julie? A song written just for you, and for me today too, I guess. It’s a good day, however, because God has made it and we can rejoice that He has created us and that we have breath to praise Him. Thank you for your words of encouragement and strength, friend. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 25th, 2009 at 4:26 pmThank you dear Lorna. You are one important reason I have to be giving thanks.
November 25th, 2009 at 4:32 pmWOW! Thank you Julie, Thank you Sara Groves, Thank you Lord
Happy Thanksgiving ! Love, Sue
November 26th, 2009 at 7:40 am