Rod Stewart Music Video I am still away from home. It is that time of year. Lots of meetings. Lots of team building. Lots of people. The introvert in me cries out "give me peace and quiet!!!" I miss my family. I miss my dog. I miss my evening walks in the woods. I miss holding my wife at night.
I arrived in New Jersey Sunday night. It was late. I spent as much time Sunday as I could with my family before making the four hour drive north. Since the time I walked into the hotel in New Jersey I have had to be "on". Some of you will know what I mean by that. It is not being someone else. It is not being someone whom I am not. No, it is just "being". I lead. I didn't choose this life. It chose me...or, perhaps, I chose to follow God's will for my life and here I am. He provides my every need and gives me the strength to get through days like this so I can get through other days even harder.
Today was the last day of being "on". I have a few final things to do tomorrow with some of our folks from Europe, but for the most part it is all behind me now. Tonight I did dinner by myself. It was delightful. I arrived at the hotel from the office at about 6:00 this evening, changed out of my suit, and then walked to Cracker Barrel. It is about a mile away. The walk, albeit not in the woods, felt great. Freedom.
1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently: 1:23Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
As I was walking, I started to pray. I thanked God for watching over my family while I am gone, for providing me favor when I don't deserve it, for letting me be a light that can shine for Him, for just "being" so I can "be". As I walked along communing with my God, my Lord, my Friend, this song started coming from my heart. I hadn't heard it in a long time. I stumbled with the words for a few minutes, then started singing it out loud. As I walked, I sang it more and more loudly. Eventually my hands were raised and my eyes were shut - walking with my Lord in the Garden. People probably wondered what this middle-aged man was doing singing so off-key while walking along the road. Just praising my Lord and telling Him that I love Him.
I wonder if Rod Stewart realized he was recording a worship song when he did this one. I don't know. All I do know is that this evening, on my way to dinner, it was my song of worship to the One, to the One...
Here are the words, for my friend Lara and others who can't download the videos:
Have I told you lately that I love you Have I told you there's no one else above you You fill my heart with gladness Take away all my sadness Ease my troubles that's what you do
For the morning sun in all its glory Greets the day with hope and comfort too You fill my life with laughter And somehow you make it better Ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine And its yours and its mine like the son And at the end of the day We should give thanks and praise To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you Have I told you there's no one else above you Fill my heart with gladness Take away all my sadness Ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine And it's yours and it's mine like the son And at the end of the day We should give thanks and praise To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you Have I told you there's no one else above you You fill my heart with gladness Take away my sadness Ease my troubles that's what you do Fill my heart with gladness Take away all my sadness Ease my troubles that's what you do
Written by Van Morrison who said of the song "on which 'earthly love transmutes into that for God.'" Morrison is a very eclectic person and has written several songs that are common. I am amazed that people who don't walk closely with our Lord can pen words that reflect that love that only He provides for us.
He fills my heart with gladness....takes away all my sadness...ease my troubles, that's what He does...TGBTG!!
Thanks for the post my friend; I always hoped that Van was saved. now that I think about it I hope they all get saved. Even the ICP folks. Awsome post, I hope I find myself walking down the street praising and not caring what folks think.
DAve, they sure would make one great bunch of praise and worship folks...I often wonder if any of the great songwriters are saved...some of their words speak high praise!
Lovely to read about your experience with the song by Rod Stewart. It is pretty amazing when God uses the words of someone who does not know him to capture precisely the feelings of a worshipful heart. The last time I recall that happening to me was with the song "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash.
Voice you sound like me when i go on vacation alone i get looks because i walk the beach talking and singing to the Lord....I write I Love you Jesus in the sand and put a big heart around it...people will stop to see what you are doing but it's just He and I and it feels good and refreshing to the soul and spirit.....
Hey Larry, That was mine and Patricks' wedding song! So naturally it has always been special to me! But now, it will be a worship song as well! Thanks for sharing this with us! Have a safe trip and God bless you!
Wow voice, I never really paid that close attention to the words in that song. It is amazing to hear it in that light. Thanks for sharing it with us. peace
I know there were a couple of Fogelburg songs like Run for the Roses, Leader of the band that sure seemed to reek of spirituality. or at least gratitude.
In line with Cathy's comment above, I found this interesting...it is dated 15 July 2005...I am not sure what a "religious model" is, but it sounds good...
Rod Stewart Turns His Face To God - Apparently, Rod Stewart has finally found God.
Apparently, Rod Stewart has finally found God. His fiancée and future wife, religious model Penny Lancaster, declared that his dedication to religion has manifested itself over issues like whether or not to propose and have a child together.
She told Hello! magazine how the 9/11 attacks also affected his faith: "After the tragedy we began going to church a lot.
Wherever we were on tour, if there was a church and the door was open, we'd go in and have a prayer.
One thing I would pray about was to ask that Rod would see the light and realize that I was true and real. What I didn't realize was that Rod was praying for just the same things. It has drawn a strong, spiritual bond between us."
Wow, dc, maybe we were twins separated at birth...
I know exactly what you mean about being "on" and the wonderful "aahh" feeling when you get to be "off" and alone. (I think some days I'm more than a little "off"!)
I've also sung that song as worship to God, and wondered about its origin. Thanks for sharing all the lyrics with us.
Ahhh, Jen, someone who "gets it". I arrived at home about 6:30 on Friday, unpacked, and laid down on the bed. I didn't wake up until 7:30 this morning. Talk about being wiped!
Voice i've not stopped singing this song since i read your blog....I think i'm going out of my head oh no there's another song ...What have you done??????????????lol
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