a real man that can lead me...
Last Sunday I went to my brother, Nick and Richelle's house for a little super bowl party. The three of us had a wonderful time eating appetizers with many types of cheese, watching the game while we yelled - gasped - jumped up - etc, and just enjoyed each others' company. My brother gave me a preview of the song he has chosen to sing at church this Sunday. It's a new song for him, so he wanted my opinion on how he did and if I liked the song. Also, I will not be able to attend this Sunday as I will be in Collinsville having a "paranormal weekend" with Whitney and her sister Michelle. I am sad to say I will not be able to attend, because this song will be a blessing to everyone there Sunday morning. I would like you to take just a moment and read the lyrics of this song. You need to read them, well - actually, you need to hear Nick sing them to really get the full impact of it, and this blog.
Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”
I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?
To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up
I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
If I were in church on Sunday, I would be crying as Nick sang this song. I teared up in the truck last Sunday when he sang it to me. Here is Nick, proclaiming his promise in such a beautiful song. The words couldn't be more his own. It was like he wrote this himself. Here he is, about to get married to this great girl, and get these two wonderful little boys - and wants to lead all of them with the Lord at his side. How wonderful is this?!
I was extremely blessed to have two outstanding men in my life growing up. My father and brother have both been wonderful examples of what a real man is. I see it every day of my life with them, and more and more as I get older. It has become clear to me that I want a real man. A real man can lead me. He can lead me in life through only the strength, knowledge, and love that the Lord has given him - and in turn me.
I watched my brother the other night at his home with his family. I observe how they interact together as a family. I see the love they all possess for each other through their actions and reactions. I couldn't be more happy for my brother. The Lord has brought him to his soul mate. Richelle is so great. She and Nick together make a wonderful couple. They love each other so deeply. It is not often that you can look at two people and see when they look at each other, that they are madly in love. You can with them. And they know fully that this love is a gift. As I look around their living room, I see their daily devotional Bible sitting on the coffee table with their place marked inside it. They read the Bible together, and discuss what it means to them and learn from it together. How amazing is that? I want that! I want a partner in life, love, and devotion! My brother has found a woman who not only shares love with, but love for the Lord. He can be that spiritual leader of the household. He can be a real man.
I see my brother interact with the boys - Konnor and Kaden. Both boys are wonderfully unique from each other. Nick has a way with both of them. He seems to have found a bonding point with each boy. They share love in different ways. And when Nick talks about the boys, I almost want to tear up. He cares so deeply about them (as all of our family does now). You can see that he wants to do everything he can to make the best life for the boys as possible. When it was time for the boys to go to bed, Richelle and Nick both went to tuck them in. Richelle went to Kaden's room, as Nick went to Konnor's and then they appeared to switch. It was just so precious. My heart was full at that very moment. I have always known that my brother is a wonderful man. A real man. But to see a great girl who also sees and appreciates that in him, makes me so happy.
I wish my brother and his new family all the best. I know they will be so happy. I know he will lead this family in the path the Lord has laid out for them.
I remain on my search for that real man that can lead me. I want a man like my father and brother. I want a partner in life, love, and devotion. I want someone to read the Bible with, go to church together, laugh at and with one another, look at each other like it's the first time every time...I want a real man.
Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”
I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?
To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up
I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
If I were in church on Sunday, I would be crying as Nick sang this song. I teared up in the truck last Sunday when he sang it to me. Here is Nick, proclaiming his promise in such a beautiful song. The words couldn't be more his own. It was like he wrote this himself. Here he is, about to get married to this great girl, and get these two wonderful little boys - and wants to lead all of them with the Lord at his side. How wonderful is this?!
I was extremely blessed to have two outstanding men in my life growing up. My father and brother have both been wonderful examples of what a real man is. I see it every day of my life with them, and more and more as I get older. It has become clear to me that I want a real man. A real man can lead me. He can lead me in life through only the strength, knowledge, and love that the Lord has given him - and in turn me.
I watched my brother the other night at his home with his family. I observe how they interact together as a family. I see the love they all possess for each other through their actions and reactions. I couldn't be more happy for my brother. The Lord has brought him to his soul mate. Richelle is so great. She and Nick together make a wonderful couple. They love each other so deeply. It is not often that you can look at two people and see when they look at each other, that they are madly in love. You can with them. And they know fully that this love is a gift. As I look around their living room, I see their daily devotional Bible sitting on the coffee table with their place marked inside it. They read the Bible together, and discuss what it means to them and learn from it together. How amazing is that? I want that! I want a partner in life, love, and devotion! My brother has found a woman who not only shares love with, but love for the Lord. He can be that spiritual leader of the household. He can be a real man.
I see my brother interact with the boys - Konnor and Kaden. Both boys are wonderfully unique from each other. Nick has a way with both of them. He seems to have found a bonding point with each boy. They share love in different ways. And when Nick talks about the boys, I almost want to tear up. He cares so deeply about them (as all of our family does now). You can see that he wants to do everything he can to make the best life for the boys as possible. When it was time for the boys to go to bed, Richelle and Nick both went to tuck them in. Richelle went to Kaden's room, as Nick went to Konnor's and then they appeared to switch. It was just so precious. My heart was full at that very moment. I have always known that my brother is a wonderful man. A real man. But to see a great girl who also sees and appreciates that in him, makes me so happy.
I wish my brother and his new family all the best. I know they will be so happy. I know he will lead this family in the path the Lord has laid out for them.
I remain on my search for that real man that can lead me. I want a man like my father and brother. I want a partner in life, love, and devotion. I want someone to read the Bible with, go to church together, laugh at and with one another, look at each other like it's the first time every time...I want a real man.
This is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI pray you find that real man. :)