March 18, 2014

Sing Your Song in Your Own Way

Read Isaiah42:10-12

In 1997, the Pope paid a visit to the United States. A memorable part of that occasion happened when a young man with no hands played a guitar and sang a song he had composed. These thoughts came to me as I watched the event on television.

He sang his song, in his own way.

No hands could hold his music

Nor flip a page with ease,

Nor wipe the tears that flowed on his cheeks

While he lifted up his praise.

His feet would hold the instrument that waited to be played,

Because someone said, “Something can be done,

“Let's use the gift God gave.”

So someone taught,

And someone cared, and

Someone led the way.

Then someone said, “Will you sing a song to celebrate this day?”

So he sang his song, in his own way

With a voice that thrilled those who heard.

And his gift was brought and sanctified, and

A blessing went round the world.

So, sing your songs in your own way.

Use voice, or hands, or feet.

Use the gift you have in your journey,

So the journey can be sweet.

“Unto whom much is given, much is also required.”

Lois Bailey Leineke