Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Hold the Light -Caedmon's Call

My friend Courtney sent me this song. It's funny how songs or messages make their way to you at the very moment you need to hear them. That's what this was for me. Sometimes you can't do it on your own and you need someone who knows you to hold the light in your darkness and remind you who you are. I am so thankful I have people in my life who hold the light for me.


It's been a long year

Like a long sleepless night.
Jacob wrestled the angel,
but I'm too tired to fight.
Every Wednesday
for two years we've met.
I've showed you all my anger
my doubts and bitterness.

There was no judgment in your eyes
just the silent peace of God,
that felt so real in you.
Will you hold the light for me?
Will you hold the light for me?

And I stay up late
because I cannot sleep.
I don't want to face the quiet
where its just God and me.
I'm waiting for the gavel
handing me the sentence down,
because I don't believe forgiveness
or even repentance now.

There was no judgment in your eyes
Just the silent peace of God,
that felt so real in you.
Will you hold the light for me?
Will you hold the light for me?

I want to feel redemption
flowing through my veins.
I want to see with clear eyes
beyond lust and hate.
I want the war to be over,
and know the good guys won,
and I want love to hold me
to know I'm not alone.

Standing around a willow weeping,
we were praying in the backyard.
In the chill of the night
the friendship light reminded me who we are
...who we are, who we are

Will you hold the light?
Will you hold the light for me?

2 comments:

Heather Olds said...

hey shannon, i think we're coming to your town at the end of this month for our anniversary..passing through on our way to cannon beach..and the goonies house of course!
anyways, got any ideas on cool sites/hangouts we should visit?

Shannon said...

That's exciting!!
some things to see or do..
-Visit Powell's Bookstore (68,000 sq. feet of books, it's practically it's own city)
-The Tin Shed on Alberta st. has incredible breakfasts!
-Multnomah Falls is beautiful, it's about 45 min east of Portland.
-The Rose Garden is beautiful.
-The riverfront is really pretty to walk downtown.
-The Dragonfly Coffee House has great coffee, waffles on weekends, and ME!