I
picked this song because one part of it was continually going through
my head when the kids left to go home. I felt like this song was a God
send. My heart was broken and these words kept playing in my head:
"Isn't it beautiful, the way we fall apart? It's magic and tragic all
the ways they break our heart. So unpredictable, we're completely
miserable. And then I'd keep thinking, but it is, it's completely
beautiful. Thank you, God, for this opportunity. It's Gods "magic", his
ways of bringing us together. Even through the sadness of seeing them leave, it was beautiful. I wouldn't have changed our summer for the world!
So here's my feelings on what this song means to ME. I'm certain it's not at all what was intended but it's MY meaning:
The worlds on fire but we're all smiling (because we are doing
something about it and we know that change causes a new spark-- it only
takes a spark to get a fire going!)
Yes, our worlds on fire but
there's so much that can be done to bring new growth during & after
the fire, too! To make it wonderful again! I love this host program and
those that work to put it together to change lives- laughing &
loving together bringing that joy to the kids!
These kids have so
many battles they've had to face during their young lives. The permanent
scars, how broken they are but they remain standing tall, and our Lord
doesn't forget them nor will we! And isn't it beautiful what can come
out of those broken lives?!
We're all so imperfect but we are
all worth it. We're created in HIS image! These kids are not alone! They
need to know others care as they wage their wars, as the hold the pain (the lion
they cage) inside-- and isn't it beautiful the way we fall apart as
these walls are broken down?
The world is dark but all it takes is your love/heart to spark and set another heart on fire once again! Then, this world is lit by their love and it's no longer as dark, is it?!
-C. Sparks
