Day 31 - H.O.P.E

My younger son is an artist in the truest sense of the word. He is musically gifted and as a writer his creative ability is beyond genius. I love to talk to him, because he actually listens, and that's an art in itself. Listening...what a concept in today's world where everyone is screaming to be heard.

He's the one who encourages me to live my dreams, and I do no less for him than he does for me. You see, my son has a destiny, but he doesn't realize it. I think that's true of many sons and daughters. Perhaps they need encouragement to pursue their dreams, or, maybe just a listening ear and a sympathetic heart.

I don't think it's ever too late to realize your true potential. At least I hope that is the case, as I am still trying to find my way. It's hard letting go sometimes. We feel obligated or responsible for others, yet we cannot help another person unless, especially when they don't want help or change. There's a time and a season for letting go. For continuing on.

I've been listening to music by a band called Imagine Dragons.  My son listens over and over to one of their songs, "Demons." Perhaps you're familiar with the lyrics. Some think it's a slant on Christianity, but I don't think so. I think there's a deeper meaning they're trying to express. But then, I generally view things differently than most. I'm like my son, or perhaps he's like me, in that way of thinking. But I prefer to give people the benefit of the doubt.

So you decide:

IMAGINE DRAGONS

Demons Lyrics

When the days are cold
And the cards all fold
And the saints we see
Are all made of gold

When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all
And the blood's run stale

I wanna hide the truth
I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside
There's nowhere we can hide

No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide

At the curtain's call
It's the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl

So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out
At the mess you made

Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth

No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide

They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul
I need to let you go

Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide

Today I am grateful that God's understands our expressions of the truths we feel. And He meets us where we are ... every ... step ... of ... the ... way!