"You Raise Me Up"

I love Josh Groban's voice. I remember years ago when I first saw him on TV. I was instantly amazed by him. For being so young, he is soulful, soft, and yet has such a powerful voice. His singing is so heartfelt and passionate. It resonates in hearts and souls everywhere. 

Like so many of his others, the song, "You Raise me Up" is beautiful. The chorus of the song goes like this:

"You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be."

The whole song is here:  Josh Groban on You Tube

I am blessed to have several people in my life who "raise me up". My Mom has long encouraged me to do more with my music. God gave me the gift of writing, and I am ashamed to say that I have wasted it for many years. I actually did take some time out in 2005 and recorded a CD, but then that's as far as it went. I never sent it anywhere or did anything with it. A wasted opportunity. 

Jason is a great proponent of any and all of my whims and desires. He's a wonderful "Yes, Dear" kind of guy. ;o) If I want to try it, he's all over it. Pampered Chef? Did it. Avon? Did it. Another cat? Did it, three times. Rearrange the furniture for the umpteeth time? Did it. Jewelry business? Did it. Photography business? Doing it. Paint a room? Did it. New kitchen table? Did it. What's for dinner? He doesn't care, he'll eat it. Go back to school, if you want. Get a job, wherever you want. Be a stay-at-home-mom, if you want. He's awesome!

Then there are my friends. I have several "I'll pray for you" friends. I always appreciate prayers!! My best friend, Cindy, is SO in tune with me, I swear she KNOWS when I need her and she calls me! It's amazing. She is always there when I need her. Her advice is always introspective and right on target. She knows me ridiculously well. I have other friends who raise me up on a daily basis in many different ways. Sometimes they don't even know it. A hug, a smile, a "poke" on Facebook just to they just let me know they are thinking about me. Many others read this blog and send me little notes. I always enjoy the chuckles and comments. All the "little" things raise me up.  

I am still growing as a human being. I am trying to be a better person, more of who God desires me to be. My personal and professional goals have changed as I've gone through life, but my Spiritual goals remain the same. Sometimes I get off track, but I have been fortunate to have friends who keep me headed in the right direction, and I love them for it!

So, for all of you who love me unconditionally, support me and my goals, encourage my aspirations and push me to be a better person... thank you from the bottom of my grateful heart! You are the light that leads me through my dark times and the courage I need to continue my journey. I could not do it without you.

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 
-1 Thessalonians 5:11

But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. -Hebrews 3:13

God Bless.