Gospel – Blues – The first part of the refrain is spoken as in a sermon describing the problem and the counterpoint is almost a shout “But I can see the promised Land from here”. As in defiance of any challenge, problem, doubt, etc. The verses fairly slow and bluesy and the chorus huge and butt kicking. It is intended to inspire faith in the midst of doubt.
Straining through the circumstances
I’m hoping through the wasted chances
Trusting that the Dream is coming true
Seems I’ve tried everything I know
The seeds I’ve planted still refuse to grow
And all I have left is my hope in You
“There is a dessert to cross” . . . (Spoken)
But I can see the Promised Land from here
Through eyes of faith that look past fear
I can see Your promises coming true
No matter what may lie ahead
Disappointment, challenge, victory, or dread
I will choose to see the Promised Land from here.
My weapons seem to be so small
I swing and swing but he just won’t fall
Yet I will pick them up even one more time
Some giants are stopped with just one stone
But this one he won’t leave me alone
And he guards the treasure (that) You said is mine
“There is a giant to slay” . . . (Spoken)
But I can see the Princess from here
Through eyes of faith that look past fear
I can see the battle already won
No matter what may lie ahead
Disappointment, challenge, victory, or dread
I will choose to see the Promised Land from here.
In You I move and have my being
And Your dream for me is what I’m seeing
As I wrestle with who I am in You
I won’t let go until I’m blessed
Though morning’s coming I cannot rest
Cause I know that I’ll be changed before we’re through
“There is a heart to be changed” . . . (Spoken)
And I can see the healing from here
Through eyes of faith that look past fear
I can see the change already come
No matter what may lie ahead
Disappointment, challenge, victory, or dread
I will choose to see the Promised Land from here.
It is in the nuanced subtle details that the true soul is discovered. It is not in the mundane commerce and intercourse of our waking life.
It is not in the habitual presentation of the self through posture, manner, speech, clever lines, or outward stereotyped patterns. It is never in the masks no matter the power of their allure. Words spoken may hide as well as reveal. Flesh uncovered might yet be the last hiding place.
But a pause, a word left unspoken may communicate more than volumes. Those small traits and qualities that make one soul unique from another are like gems among rock and sand. It takes some effort but that is where the valuable material is found.
People always pay attention to what matters to them.
So if someone is paying attention to the details of you, pause. At least they have glimpsed your singularity. If they continue they have recognized the unique and exquisite value of you. By definition then you are valuable to them. Otherwise they would not pay attention.
It is a compliment in its highest form to be paid attention.
