Sometimes I get so happy I just want to dance! No Kidding! How in the world did I get so blessed!

We have a fun time on the other parts of mingle but don't you just want to hug your brothers and sisters like extra hard? I do. Shoot I want to hug you all extra hard but that might get me slapped. Here's the truth, every time I find out that someone is a believer it just makes me want to jump!

So here's the deal. I don't want to hurt any ones feelings but sometimes in the religious section it gets so tense that I just want to start praising. You would think that it would get me down but it does just the opposite for me.

Are you ready folks? Hang on. Here it goes.

I confess Jesus Christ as my personal savior. And the crowd roars!

Ok,here's more news. Are you ready? I love you! I could care less what you believe, me and my brothers and sisters love you.

So if I have to do this step by myself I will but it would be a whole lot more fun to dance with you.

Tell me your blessings. Share with me your story. I want to know you.

"Make my life a prayer to You,
I want to do what you want me to,
No empty words and no white lies,
No token prayers, no compromise,
I want to shine the light you gave,
Through Your Son, you sent to save us,
From ourselves and our despair,
It comforts me to know you're really there.

Oh, I want to thank you now, for being patient with me,
Oh, it's so hard to see, when my eyes are on me,
I guess I'll have to trust and just believe what you say,
Oh, you're coming again, coming to take me away,

I want to die, and let you give,
Your life to me, so I might live,
And share the hope you gave to me,
The love that set me free,
I want to tell the world out there,
You're not some fable or fairy tail,
That I made up inside my head,
You're God, The Son, you've risen from the dead.

Oh, I want to thank you now,
For being patient with me,
Oh, it's so hard to see,
When my eyes are on me,
I guess I'll have to trust,
And just believe what you say,
Oh, you're coming again,
Coming to take me away.

I want to die, and let you give,
Your life to me, so I might give,
And share the hope you gave to me,
I want to share the love that set me free."


bless you

how inspirational a blessing, as usual

thanx mg


I dont remember when I 'decided' to feel how I feel about God. I just know that I have always looked upon those who use christ as their example of living and loving and seen a light that I wanted to share in.

I am likewise inspired, uplifted, overjoyed, and motivated when I hear the story of the faithful and loyal.


I know Jesus as my saviour and I am blessed everyday to know that he continues to walk with me and that hes not done with me yet.

What I am today is not all that I can or will be and I welcome Him into my heart to guide me on a path to God.

My only question would be to ask what it was that you feel Jesus Christ has "saved" you from?



Are you sure you want to know?

In the past you seem to have become quite upset when I tell you my story associated with Christianity and the ideal that Jesus is the sacrificial lamb of God.

Is this thread limited to only those who believe they need to be saved from the wrath of some specific God? Or is it open to everyone, including those who question these kinds of exclusive polarizing religions?

Here's a song I wrote after my conversion.

Goodbye old life

I just stopped in to say goodbye I'm leaving
finally seen the writing on the wall
hope it's not too late
but I couldn't hesitate
and didn't feel it right to only call

I can't say that I never really loved you
for saying that would surly be a lie
I know you'll be upset
but I leave with no regret
it's best to leave this lifetime here to die

cause I

found a new love
someone sent from above
that started a new fire
changed all my desires
and captured my heart
now I never will part
so goodbye old life
I'm leavin you behind


what started out so good was an illusion
you made it look so nice and oh so new
but what I didn't know
was killing me so slow
and now I've got to live for what is true

well that's the way I feel I won't deceive you
so don't go hoping someday I'll return
it only caused me sorry
but by this time tomorrow
I'll be on the path to living and to learn

and I

found a new love
someone sent from above
that started a new fire
changed all my desires
and captured my heart
now I never will part
so goodbye old life
I'm leavin you behind


oh how you got to know
that my heart was breaking all the time
but still and I hope you will
realize I've got to get you off my mind

Oh no no no

I

found a new love
someone sent from above
that started a new fire
changed all my desires
and captured my heart
now I never will part
so goodbye old life
I'm leavin you behind

goodbye old life
I'm leaving you behind

goodbye old love
I'm leaving you


behind

all except 'christian singles' which kind of by title suggests a specific group participation,,,

this thread, I thought was for sharing 'blessings'

hopefully not a concept seen as specifically 'christian' or any other religion

I think 'jesus' is a figure which can be discussed by any person of any faith or non faith

I think mg tries to be positive and inspiring, it would be nice if the thread continues in that direction,, in my opinion,,,

loving it,,,so you are a songwriter too? kewl

Oh yeah, did some fun touring.

hmmm,, are you related to michael mcdonald?....lol

As you have pointed out, this web site has been kind enough to provide a forum where religious exclusivity is acceptable.

Why push religious polarization here where it's against the rules?

Doing wrong things in the name of religion doesn't make them right.

Nope but worked with him.

Well then put up your songs and join in. Take a load off bro. Love to have you hang with me.

That goes for anyone. If you have any religious songs pop them up and we'll jam together.

Ok, that sounds better.

Here's one I wrote:

Peace at last for all mankind
Religions call a truce
We've criticized and been maligned
using God as our excuse

Love each other lovingly
no need to point and blame
Won't you join us tenderly?
Help us bury all our shame

Drop our swords of battle
Toss our gauntlets in the fire
Remove our shields of honor
and share our heart's desire

No need to tell another
how to interact with god
Let every man do what he can
without presuming that he's odd

Drop our swords of battle
Toss our gauntlets in the fire
Remove our shields of honor
and share our heart's desire

No push'in and no shove'in
No preaching in the pews
Don't criticize another
for the pathways that they choose

Let everyone be peaceful
with the maker of their soul
No need to tell another
which religion to extol

Everyone be Peaceful

~~~

Music here:
http://users.csonline.net/designer/ideas/peace.mp3

We got a jam session going on!

Here's another one we did on tour.



walking backwards down the stairs
trying to get higher
how can I get anywhere
walking backwards down the stairs

watching life elude me
slipping through my grasp
oh I know the truth at last
but to reach the top I've
got to stop from

walking backwards down the stairs
trying to get higher
how can I get anywhere
walking backwards down the stairs

people stop to watch me
wonder what I'm doing
what direction I'm pursuing
i pretend I'm free
but actually I'm

walking backwards down the stairs
trying to get higher
how can I get anywhere
walking backwards down the stairs

Have you put this to music mg?

These are pretty nice lyrics.

Thanks

yep

Fun isn't it?

Here's a song by a friend of mine called "first prayer"


I've been waitin' for a long long time
Hopin' You're a friend of mine
If there's one thing that I need to do
Well that's to find out more about You
I have been wondering all of my days
So if You're there show me the way

I see people in a world of lies
Staring out through lonely eyes
Watching as the years go by
Knowing they're living only to die
There must be something missing somewhere
So if You're listening answer this prayer

I will follow if You'll lead me
Help me make a stand
If You'll breathe new breath inside me
I'll believe you can
I'll believe You can

Well I never really learned to pray
But You know what I'm tryin' to say
I don't want my life to end
Not ever knowing why it began
So if You'll trust me I'll do my best
And I'll be trusting You for the rest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmhsY7NeFhM

I love to worship!

Nothing like going to a concert filled with great music and worship. Especially one that is in a setting where you can move around and hang out with different folks while the concert is going on.

I think music fests are my favorite cause it's a blend of jamming and speaking. There are usually classes going on with different topics, the concerts of course, and those small camp fire type hang outs where you grab your instrument and jump in the middle of the action. Interesting thing about this is I bet all beliefs have these types of events.

I'm a little young for this but I heard the 60's love fests had blends of about everyone you could think of.

I can remember playing at a few of these and after the concert would end be hanging around till everyone was pretty much passed out. Just about that time someone would hop up on stage and start worshiping and bringing the morning into a new day.

What a life! People getting together to move in the direction of love!

Here's a song that was originally written by a friend of mine. He was originally inspired to write it from a poem in the Psalms. When I heard his version of the song I was inspired to change it up a little and this is the result.

Awake, O dreamer

Awake, O sleeper
For the night is filled with song
Awake, O sleeper
Before the tune is gone

Get up, get up
Don't be down
Sit up, sit up
Don't be down

Awake, O dreamer
For the song has touched your ear
Awake, O dreamer
While she still lingers near

Get up, get up
Don't be down
Sit up, sit up
Don't be down

Awake, my soul
For the stillness waits for you
Awake, my soul
Before they close the gates on you

Rise up, rise up
Wise up,
Rise up, rise up
Wise up,

Awake, O sleeper
The night is filled with song
Awake, O sleeper
Before the tune is gone
Awake, O dreamer
the song has touched your ear
Awake, O dreamer
While she lingers near
Awake, O dreamer
While she lingers near
While she lingers near
While she lingers near

Music here:
http://users.csonline.net/designer/music/dreamer.mp3

I feel the same way mg. Except I think I view things a bit differently. I don't think of it as "worshiping", to me that very word had become tainted by the religions of the world.

Rejoicing at the beautiful of life and being thankful for whatever creative forces may be responsible for it? Yes.

But the very idea of "worshiping" an ego in the sky who will basically be upset with you if you fail to do that,....

Well, to me, that's just spoils the whole idea.

Especially if people are then going to be pointing to some book demanding that it's the verbatim demands of these ego in the sky that we are supposed to be "worshiping".

From my point of view that just ruins everything.

So yes, if you want to rejoice in the beauty of LIFE and show appreciation to whatever forces or consciousness might be responsible for it, then I'm with you all the way!

But as soon at that get's turned into the demand that a specific religious dogma be "obeyed" as the commandments of God lest he become very upset and hateful toward people. Then I'm OUT.

I want no parts of that.

I hope you can understand where I'm coming from.