Audible Emotion

I love the emotions that surface by listening to music. Certain words paired with certain musical notes can make you laugh, cry, rage, or relax. Why is it so powerful?

Just the other day, I cried over a song. The song was by a band name "Plumb" - the title, "In My Arms". The music is about a mother telling her child that no matter what life throws at him, he could always find safety in her arms.

I hadn't thought of my mom for a little while. She passed away thirteen years ago. Before that time, I knew I could always turn to my mom in times of need. When she died, I thought someone had played a cruel joke on me. For twenty years she had protected me from life's storms. Suddenly, she was gone and I was left exposed.

I understand now, what I thought was a cruel joke, was actually one of life's lessons I needed to learn. I now see my father offering me the same shelter. I never saw it before. He was "The Man" of the house who made the money and enforced the rules.

Now I realize he too had always been there offering comfort and safety in his own quiet, loving way. My relationship with him has grown and strengthened so much over the passing years. I know now that I can always turn to him any time and feel his love.

My wonderful father has given me insight to who God is. He gives me instructions on what is right and lays out the right path to take. However, when I stray from that path, He patiently waits with open arms for me to return.

And to think, all this stemmed from listening to a song...


I love you, Dad!!!