Okay - so many of you know that I really don't like driving. I think it's because I do so much of it and I get tired of sitting, tired of drivers who don't know how to drive, tired of traffic, and I get VERY tired of some of the trash on the radio!
Whether it's "morning show" hosts or just lyrics I don't need to hear, I get frustrated and antsy. This became very clear to me in Boston. There was a station that I used to be a faithful listener of. The morning show hosts were funny (or so I thought at the time)! I liked the beat of the music as well! But, one day I realized that I was laughing at jokes I really shouldn't be listening to, and many of the songs had lyrics I didn't need to hear. I wanted to be feeling uplifted and rejuvenated when I got to work or home... and I wasn't. I noticed many times how the lyrics affected my attitude - and not for the good. There were also times I knew I wouldn't want a child to hear what was being played or talked about... so it made me think - WHY was I listening?!
So, then I went on a kick where I just played my ipod or drove in silence. It was good and I definitely recommend it, but then I moved to DC and a whole new world opened up to me when I discovered
I immediately fell in LOVE with this station. Yes, some might call it a "gospel music" station and there are stereotypes that go along with that. But, I challenge anyone to a 91.9 minute challenge! Listen to this station one day for 91.9 minutes (break it up in small chunks -totally doable) and see if you're day and your attitude in life aren't changed for the better!
Whether it's the positive thought of the day they give every morning, the uplifting thoughts about life and God/Jesus, or just the lyrics (not to mention the beat of the music), I guarantee you will walk away a happier, uplifted person.
Who is going to be worse off for hearing phrases like:
"Don't forget why you are here on this earth.
There is a purpose only you can do.",
"Never give up HOPE",
"Thank GOD for each day",
"Be strong in the Lord", etc...
"Don't forget why you are here on this earth.
There is a purpose only you can do.",
"Never give up HOPE",
"Thank GOD for each day",
"Be strong in the Lord", etc...
This station has changed my outlook on driving and that's no small feat! Ok - so I'd still rather not be driving and just listening at home or work, but it's had a profound affect on my attitude while driving.
I even have it on at the house when I am with the kids! I have noticed a difference playing this music over the top 40's helps to have less contention and generally, happier more content kids!
Ok - so yes, you get the occasional preacher telling you what you need to do to be "saved" and how we need to "find Jesus"... and while I don't necessarily believe some of their messages, the general idea/thought is what counts.
So, back to my reason for this post. This morning I was driving to church (yes, it's 30 minutes away when there is a chapel about 8 minutes from my house!!) and they did an interview with Jonny Diaz who wrote "More Beautiful You". I've heard this song before, but never connected the message!
He wrote it for women, especially young teenage girls, who can be SO influenced by the world and the world's view of what makes them beautiful! I was blown away by the powerful influence this song has as you listen to the lyrics and hearing a story about his wife and why he wrote it for her. The link to the video is below. (who knows how to embed it in posts? I am so bad with technology!!) Listen to it. It's got a good beat, but wow - I want to share this song with all the amazing and beautiful women I know!... and some of the girls I work with who are in 3rd grade and already commenting on how they wish their body was different :(
Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn’t straight her body isn’t fake
And she’s always felt overweight
Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care your skin your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are
There could never be a more beautiful you
dont buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
Little girl twenty-one the things that you’ve already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you’ve got a man but he’s got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead
Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there’s a man whose love is true
And he’ll treat you like the jewel you are
There could never be a more beautiful you
dont buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
So turn around you’re not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It’s not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the one who’s strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you’ll see through the eyes of a little girl
There could never be a more beautiful you
dont buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be,
a more beautiful you. :)
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn’t straight her body isn’t fake
And she’s always felt overweight
Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care your skin your body and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are
There could never be a more beautiful you
dont buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
Little girl twenty-one the things that you’ve already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you’ve got a man but he’s got another plan
Only wants what you will do instead
Well little girl twenty-one you never thought that this would come
You starve yourself to play the part
But I can promise you there’s a man whose love is true
And he’ll treat you like the jewel you are
There could never be a more beautiful you
dont buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
So turn around you’re not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It’s not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the one who’s strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you’ll see through the eyes of a little girl
There could never be a more beautiful you
dont buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you
There could never be,
a more beautiful you. :)
2 comments:
It is so sad that girls so young are so influenced by the media into believing they need to look different or be different.
I had that station preset on my car too!
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