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There is an artist named Bill Withers who recorded for about 15 years prolifically and had many hits all of us probably know if only by the tune. “Lovely Day, Ain’t No Sunshine, Lean On Me, Use Me Up” just to name a few more commonly recognized songs. I have no idea of this guy’s ideology but I certainly can appreciate the truth he offers in some of his lyrics. Despite many being written from the humanistic viewpoint, the absolute hope offered is easily distinguished when we choose to sing them with a heavenly perspective.
Now mind you, everyone has their opinion and doctrine but I absolutely love the beautiful messages offered in most people who sing from their heart with pure hope!
My perspective…..O’ Lord, my life is yours…so…..shouldn’t I be poured out as a drink offering upon a thirsty land?
When you love me I can’t get enough
I-I and I, wanna spread the news
That if it feels this good getting used
Oh, you just keep on using me
Until you use me up
And how many times have any of us not been able to relate to some aspect of the following….?
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’d understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Phip 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things