Saturday, February 26, 2011

Music Series: Worlds Collide

Hello and now for a long overdue blog. I apologize for my silence. It has definitely been way too long. Truth be told I have been trying to write a blog for a few weeks now and the words have either not been there, or they have just not beeen quite right. Now, it’s 11:30 at night. I have an early morning to wake up to, but I suddenly feel like the words are all there in my mind and ready to flow from my fingers, to the screen, and to all of you.

First things first...do you all realize that we have been doing this blog for a year now? February 10th marked the anniversary of our very first blog posting. In all honesty, J and I had no idea what to expect when we started this. We knew we had friends and family that would take interest but it has grown way beyond that. We watched the amount of followers rise and one day, we excitedly realized that a new follower had signed on that neither of us knew. Our followers are now just over one hundred...at least the visible ones...and we continue to find words and topics to talk about.

As you all know, the whole point of the G-d Sight is for people to come together...not as Jews...not as Christians...not as spiritualists....just as people who love G-d. People who can sit and express their ideas and excitement in terms of whatever beliefs they carry with them. It’s because of this spirit that I have chosen the song for this blog. It’s by an artist named Toby Mac. Some of you, especially in the Christian circles, may be familiar with him. If you are of my generation...you may even have known him when he was in the group “DC Talk”. He is, by far, one of my favorite artists. He uses a variety of sounds and styles coupled with incredibly powerful lyrics that carry messages on unity; both religiously and racially. Like J and I, he feels this world is a place where harmony was meant to thrive. People were meant to get along and be able to work together without focusing on differences. I believe that is what G-d had in mind when He began giving life to everything around us.

This song speaks of the moment when G-d separates us from this world. One of the few things that all religious have in common is that there is an inevitable end of some kind coming. I don’t think that G-d created this world just so He could eventually destroy it, but I do think that He realized when it became tainted with sin...that it would have to happen in due time. The very first couple of lines to this song are “If you gotta start somewhere why not here? If you gotta start sometime why not now?” Some religions believe in evangelism, some believe in good deeds, and some believe in karma. Whatever your perspective, we all are meant to let G-d shine through us in one way or another. All people are meant for incredible things. There are some that will rock this world and everyone on it in a way that is unmistakable. Many others will do it in a more subtle but just as effect way. There are so many people, even among those that claim a religion that have never completely felt G-d or come to understand what it is to love and follow Him. Some are lucky enough to find it right away in life, others (like me) are meant to find their way to it through good-old-fashioned trial and error. Either way, seeing the face of G-d isn’t just saying the right prayers nor doing the right deeds. It’s about connecting with Him. In my experience, I connect best with Him in nature, through other people, and ,of course, through music. Nothing is more beautiful to me than the look on a person’s face when they are praying or praising in a way that has them so in touch with G-d that it shines through their face. I believe everyone deserves to feel that. But it’s up to us to allow it to show. And what better time than now?

Toby refers to worlds colliding. These are the known world that we exist in, and the spiritual world that He has prepared for us. “A city with one King” as he calls it is heaven. A place where we will come together and know what perfection really is. We will know an existence with no hate and no pain. I think everyone pictures it differently. I see a new world where people live and work together in harmony. Where there is no need for the “-“ to be in His holy name because no one would dare misuse or deface it any way. A place where our first instinct isn’t to skim the surface but to look straight into the heart of everyone we come across. To many skeptics, this all sounds very romantic and "fairytale-ish" but humor me for a moment. Can you sit back and close your eyes and just imagine what that very moment will be like (whether we get there in the end times or after our death) when you come face to face with the Father Himself? Wow...all I can say is wow.

I am going to ask you to do two things for me. First click on the link that I am about to attach of the song that is accompanying this blog. Listen to the lyrics and enjoy. It’s very powerful. Then I want you to sit back and really consider what it means to you. G-d speaks to everyone in His own way and with different words...what is He saying to you? Then I want you to picture that moment when these two world collide and we see the dawn of a time when G-d really does rule all. If you choose to comment, maybe you could open up a bit and share what you think and see. Let us experience the way you see the face of G-d. I think it should be very exciting as well as uplifting to so many.

So with that I will post the link and wish you all a wonderful weekend and a fantastic week to follow. Be safe, be well, and G-d Bless. And don’t forget...at least one awesome thing per day.

G-d Bless,

K

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMKqpCIlkf4&feature=fvwrel

25 comments:

Megs said...

Hi K. I love what you wrote and I love the song. Toby has a very nice voice and that also makes his words more powerful. I can't wait to go to heaven and meet with G-d. Seeing His face will be seeing more beauty than we could ever comprehend here on earth. the saying is that we can't look at His face now because it is so pure and beautiful and because of our sin we would not survive the radiance of His purity here. :) I know that in heaven we will know the purest love, peace and harmony for all. I wish we could achieve the same here on earth though. Thanks for sharing another awesome blog. Have a nice week and G-d bless you too. :)

Adam said...

Good blog K and definitely a powerful song. Thanks for sharing.

Magde said...

Congratulations on your first year. I think it was a successful one. The G-d Sight is very inspirational and I am one of many that do enjoy reading the blogs posted on here.

This was a nice blog K. I believe that heaven is the perfect place and that there is nothing more beautiful and wonderous than G-d Himself. People who may think that heaven has been romantisized are the one's who will at the end of time, have their regrets.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the lovely song. I listened to it a few times. G-d bless you and may He always inspire you and the other author's that write on here.

Unknown said...

Madge mentioned to me it has been a year already. Congratulations. Whenever I have a moment to myself I read the blogs and I often will go back to some that I have found very inspiring. Another's thoughts can often clear one's mind and help one find perspective.

Thank you for another interesting blog. I also enjoyed the song. G-d bless you.

Unknown said...

Well written K. It has been a while since you wrote snything, but this one was worth the wait. The song by Toby Mac was right for your blog. Thank you for sharing honey. Bless you.

CaitlinMarie said...

K--
I hear this song on the radio a lot, but have had trouble interpreting what it might mean. I have a new appreciation for it now!

Anonymous said...

Enjoyable read. As always, great song. Inspirational and food for thought. Thanks for sharing.

Thoughts of a MD said...

Connecting with G-d personally is definitely key. Very well written and a good choice of song. Thank you for sharing. G-d be with you always.

Unknown said...

Mazeltov on your first year. Its made a difference to people who have read all the inspirational entries. I am back in the east and it is hard because its Purim. Theres no celebration where we are stationed. When Toby Mac started singing the guys huddled around to listen. I have just shared your link with sixty marines. This is a good entry K and a great song. Keep them coming please. We need them out here. Happy Purim, Shabbat Shalom.

Gabriel said...

Great blog K. Good song too. Thanks for sharing. :)

Hannah said...

The song is very nice. What you have written does have one thinking again. Well written K. Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing K. The song is powerful and touches the mind and soul. Congratulations on standing strong for more than a year. G-d be with you and the site for many more years.

Cole said...

You're right. Powerful song. Imagining the end of time; the end of the world. Good blog. Thanks for sharing.

Bazil said...

G-d Bless you for another year of sharing inspiration, thoughts and stories. This was a good blog with an amazing song. Megan has played it several times now. I look forward to meeting our Father and I know that I am ready. Thank you for sharing K.

Unknown said...

I enjoy all Toby's music. All his songs share something. This blog and this song speak in volumes. When I think of G-d and meeting Him someday I am overwhelmed with joy and a warmth in my heart. I imagine Him being so beautiful, so amazing; I know I will kneel before Him in awe. It is going to be the most beautiful experience any person will ever have. I look forward to the day I will meet Him. He is the King of Kings and the world belongs to Him. Thanks for sharing K. G-d bless you.

Joshuah said...

A good blog and song, along with a good message. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Mazeltov to your first birthday. For some meeting G-d will be exhilerating; for some not so. Every emotion I feel for Him now, I know I will feel for Him face to face. I live to serve and please Him. Everyone should. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Very powerful song and blog. Thanks alot for sharing K. Shabbat Shalom

Unknown said...

I could write ya a story but I'm not gonna. Nice blog thanks K. Nice song to. G-d bless ya. G-d Bless The G-d Sight for another year to.

Unknown said...

Well done on your first year. May you both continue sharing wisdom and inspiration for many years to come. Well written.

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing K. G-d bless you always.

Anonymous said...

A lovely, strong message. Thank you for sharing K. G-d Bless you.

Grant said...

Powerful and inspirational. A very nice strong song to go with it. Thanks for sharing.

Andrew Patterson said...

A good blog. Powerful. Thanks.

David Katzen said...

I am to old to imagine anymore, but I do know that our Father is more beautiful than anything we have ever seen. That He is more powerful than anything we know and when He sends us a message, we must listen. The end of time is something we can only imagine, but I know it will be a day of glory.