Too much happening to create complex songs. Singing in snatches from the x-ray machine, the waiting room, the middle pew, the far bedroom, the backyard; but the singing must continue! “Sing a simple song,” writes Leonard Bernstein in his Mass.
Simple songs this week:
“Safe am I, in the shelter of God’s love…”
“Bless the beasts and the children…”
“Wait for the Lord..”
“…lost in wonder, love and praise.”
“You have called me by name, and I am yours.”
“Loving God, here I am…”
And so I keep singing–a little off-key, a little shakily, but singing nevertheless.
Bernstein also added the line, “Make it up as you go along…God loves a simple song.” This week my songs will take place inside me with a neighbor, with a visiting friend, with a line-up of doctors and other care-givers, probably with hospital staff, with family and friends far and near by media of various kinds, but the song must go on in me–for my sake, for the sake of those I love, for the world’s sake, and for God’s sake
Singing a simple song:
A Musing Amma 
Ah, Liz. How can I pray for you? My simple song this week – with my mom at lunch on Friday and in this morning’s sermon, offered to my home church during these early days of yet another interim for them – was “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Almost everyone in the room knew it, which surprised the very contemporary worship director!!
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I am headed for some spine surgery, maybe this week. A great turn in the plans. Yes, “Turn our eyes upon Jesus”! All will be well, all will be well and all manner of things will be well. Thanks for the care and reminder.
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Praying as I begin this new day – for peace, skill, healing, results. And patience as you recover.
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Surgery in Monday Thanks for the prayers, the connection, remembering singing, “My Heart Stood Still,”
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One of my all time favorite songs… Always brings me smiles and peace. Will be singing it for you today.
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