All Hands on Deck!!! REALLY???

     Couple of days ago while out with my walking buddy, Joyce, she asked me to re-copy her a song I’d once shared with her – “One Pair of Hands”.   Many times, Joyce has been the angel pointing me to God, but I completely side stepped it this time.   Our conversation continued without my, even momentarily, reflecting on the meaning of the music beats Joyce had desired to re-hear.   Shamefully, I must admit, while walking off the stress of feeling worldly beat, I was deaf to God’s reminder from where the true beat of stress relief “soul”y flows.  

     Fast forward to this early morn.   Predawn and I’m still struggling to sense God’s guidance on what today’s blog should message.   I fed the animals and headed to my elliptical for my daily workout.   Thought maybe I’d find an uplifting, heart filled theme for today while raising my pulse.   Little did I anticipate how the message had arrived days ago.  

     If you have followed this blog at all, you most likely know my inspirational playlists are my mainstay.   I’m truly not sure if I really listen to my playlists so I can exercise, or if I exercise so I can listen to my playlists.   Probably, the later holds more honesty.  

     Earbuds in, playlist started and my legs began to stride.   I’d settled into the playlist I dub “Storms may rain, but GOD REIGNS”.   Few songs in, as my heart rate was pumping hard, it was my soul that suddenly soared by leaps and bounds.

     I never question when “strange” or “impossible” things happen in my life.   Instead, not surprised but awakened, I proclaim, “Gotcha, God”!!!   This morning, three songs into my playlist, a song, not on that playlist, came streaming through.   Yep, you probably guessed right.   It was “One Pair of Hands” – GOD’S HANDS!!!

     Nonsequential lyric phrases include: “One pair of hands formed the mountains”… “One pair of hands calmed the raging storm”… “One pair of hands said I love you and those hands were nailed  to a tree”… “Those hands are so strong, so when life goes wrong, put your faith in one pair of hands”.  (Song by Carroll Roberson)

     How many, many times, when I am overwhelmed with the challenge ahead, do I alert and rely on “all hands on deck” for the extra group strength and power to withstand the storm or accomplish the impending feat?   Yes, there is power in numbers, but God calls me (and you) first, foremost and lasting to trust all needs to the most Almighty, life giving number of all – “ONE PAIR OF HANDS”