Friday, May 30, 2008

Ok so I have changed my mind

Ok Ok
so I won't keep this private anymore. I will likely write more if I know someone is reading it. Certainly i could use the practice expressing my thoughts through some sort of a filter. I could not be completely honest here in this blog, because it would not always be nice or beneficial and could potentially hurt. I do not want to vent my feelings, frustrations, random ramblings at the expense of another.
Besides, the Bible tells me to hold my tongue; there is life and death in the power of the tongue. (something like that)
So if you decide to read my blog; have fun, laugh, cry, hurt, think, and ponder while you read the typings from my, sometimes de-railed, brain.
Just a word of caution; I am very open and very honest. I do not intend to hurt anyone or run for political office. These thoughts are primarily for my therapeutic benefit and thought you might be curious to come along for the ride. Perhaps they can be read for entertainment purposes only, but I certainly hope we will both gain insight. I will post some and edit what needs to be edited.
So don't be alarmed, do not be afraid.....this could get interesting.

Are we happy plastic people

Is there anyone that fails?Is there anyone that falls?
Am I the only one in church today feelin' so small?
Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they'll soon discover
That I don't belong
So I tuck it all away, like everything's ok
If I make them all believe it, maybe I'll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I'll play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles that hide our pain
But if the invitations open
To every heart that's been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain on our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who's been there?
Are there any hands to raise?
Am I the only one who's traded
In the altar for a stage?
The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart
But would it set me free
If i dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be
Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay?

My favorite song! (emphasis mine)
Lyrics by Casting Crowns "Stained Glass Masquerade"