Friday, April 28, 2017

Why Don't You Fly a Little Higher


This post is dedicated to and written for my beloved daughter. 

When the storms of life feel overwhelming and invincible, I am often reminded of these words of scripture and the ones at the end of this post:

Do you not know? Have you not heard?  The Everlasting God…the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired.  His understanding is inscrutable.  29 He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power.  30 Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly,31 those who]wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will develop wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.”  (Isaiah 40-28-31)

The eagle signifies power, freedom, and transcendence.  It freely soars high above valley lows, mountain highs, raging rivers, and peaceful lakes.  As it spreads its mighty wings and flies high, it has the ability to see the whole of the earth while also being able to focus on even the tiniest movement and shape of its necessary nourishment.  It prefers soaring with wings spread wide rather than exerting unnecessary energy flapping repeatedly.
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I know all too well from past experiences that I can easily get bogged down in the valley lows and lose sight of the grander and more beautiful view from up high.  During such times, I have to search for ways that help me find the courage and strength to spread my wings and gain the “lift” I desperately need to fly upwards and onwards.  For me, music is typically one of those ways. 

In the last few months, I fell in love with a song called Louder sung by Lea Michelle.  I often sing it in the car very LOUDLY for my own encouragement and inspiration, especially when I need that extra “lift” above life’s difficult circumstances.  Today, I sang Louder not only for myself, but also as a loud and fervent prayer for my precious daughter.  As I sang, I changed some of the words to fit more appropriately the theme of soaring high as an eagle does.  With my own words, the song’s title could also be renamed as Higher.

Come out of the shadows
Step into the light
This can be the moment
Are you ready to fly?
Don't you know, you know
You're not the only one
Why so low, so low?
What are you waiting for?
Only then a hero whispers
Only then a hero whispers

But I just wanna see you rise
Don't be afraid
Why don't you fly a little higher
Turn it up
I know you can
Come on and fly a little higher

Oh, oh-hoh, oh-hoh,
Why don't you fly a little higher
Oh, oh-hoh, oh-hoh,
Why don't you fly a little higher


Wanna be remembered?
Stand out of the crowd
Don't choke on the fire
It's tryin' to burn you out
Why so low, so low?
What are you waiting for?
Only then a hero whispers
Only then a hero whispers

But I just wanna see you rise
Don't be afraid
Why don't you fly a little higher
Turn it up
I know you can
Come on and fly a little higher

Oh, oh-hoh, oh-hoh,
Why don't you fly a little higher
Oh, oh-hoh, oh-hoh,
Why don't you fly a little higher

Come out of the shadows
Step into the light
This can be the moment
It can change your life
Only then a hero whispers

But I just wanna see you rise
Don't be afraid
Why don't you fly a little higher
Turn it up
I know you can
Come on and fly a little higher

Oh, oh-hoh, oh-hoh,
Why don't you fly a little higher
Turn it up
I know you can
Why don't you fly a little higher
Oh, oh-hoh, oh-hoh,
Why don't you fly a little higher


No matter what darkness we face in life, may we always hold on to hope and never stop searching for the courage to spread our wings and let ourselves be lifted up.  In doing so, we will draw in breaths of fresh air and gain sight of a completely different and grander view of beauty and blessings all around us.

For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us…that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life; 9indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead; 10 who delivered us from so great a peril of death, and will deliver us, He on whom we have set our hope. And He will yet deliver us…” (2 Corinthians 1:8-10)

My beloved, amazing, and special daughter,
I am here for you any time, any place.  

I love you with a boundless love, forever and always.

For the actual lyrics to the song, click here.  

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