The next song I chose immediately transported me to the Catholic mass. It’s Face of God by Phil Wickham!

The words that stood out as I listened for the first time were lullaby, Gloria, the gift of heaven in her hands – staring at the face of God! I couldn’t help but think of several moments in the Catholic Mass. The first was when we sing the Glori. I envisioned it as a lullaby we sing to Jesus.

A few lines in when I heard “the gift of heaven in her hands; staring at the face of God.” I immediately thought of receiving the Eucharist in my hands. As a Catholic, I believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. I believe that what I am receiving in my hands is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. So these words were especially powerful for me as I imagined myself receiving the Eucharist in my hands, a gift of heaven and staring at the face of God when I look down to lift it to my mouth to be nourished!!!!

Please click on the link above to hear Bishop Barron speak on the topic of Real Presence if you’re not clear on what I mean. If you’re Catholic and believe the Eucharist is just a symbol then I URGE you to please take the time and listen. He’s such a great, knowledgeable speaker. If you feel Bishop Barron’s talk is too long and you don’t have time for it, can you take 14 minutes of your day and listen to Fr. Mark Beard here? He’s so engaging and passionate, you HAVE to be moved! God bless you!

Make room in your heart – life’s theme! Today I want to share another song that touched me as I listened yesterday. Make Room by Casting Crowns.

A few words/phrases that stirred in my heart: is there room in your heart for God to write His story?; come as you are; it will set you apart; trade your dreams for His glory!

Some things I will ponder today and I hope you will too: What is the “story” I have to make room for? What dreams do I have to trade? Do I really have to “trade” my dreams, as in “give up on” or am I just handing them over for him to make perfect? Isn’t life less burdensome when we trust that God will take care of everything? God bless you!