I discovered this song, by Erin O'Donnell, about a year and a half ago when I was working on putting all my layouts to video. It so beautifully puts to words and music the prayer I have for my kids. I heard it again on the radio this morning as I drove my kids do Day Care, and I actually had to choke back tears. I just love it! If you have a chance to listen to it, please do. (Here's a sample.)
"Hold On To Jesus" by Erin O'Donnell
You're a little piece of heaven
You're a golden ray of light
And I wish I could protect you
From the worries of this life
But if there's one thing I could tell you
It's no matter what you do
Hold to Jesus; He's holding on to you
The world will try to tell you
That might is more than right
That beauty's on the outside
And being good's a losing fight
But remember what I've told you
Because the world will make you choose
Hold to Jesus; He's holding on to you
CHORUS:
Hold on to Jesus
Cling to His love
Rest deep in His mercy
Whenever things get rough
Don't lose sight of His goodness
And don't ever doubt this truth
That when you hold on to Jesus
He's holding on to you
Hear me dear Jesus
Rock this little one to sleep
Keep her close when she's scared
And give her grace when she is weak
I know she'll stumble
But I know she'll make it through
If you hold on to her
Just like You said You'd do
Hold her Jesus
And she'll hold on tight to You
Give your kids an extra hug for me. I'll give mine some extra squeezes, too. They're precious miracles from God, and I'm sure you feel the same way I do -- completely humbled by the blessings and gifts that they are.
5 comments:
That's a great song. Thanks! I know it talks about rocking a little one to sleep. But my oldest is graduating high school this year and it really makes me think of him going out on his own.
Thanks for the lyrics. I have heard this song before but not in several years and now that I have my own precious daughter it is so much more meaningful!
I will definately be using this on a scrapbook page. Thanks again.
Missing you, Sarah! You always have so many creative ideas. Hope you will be sharing with us again soon.
what a wonderful song! thank you so much for sharing the lyrics. I love song lyrics in scrapbooking, and this one will be perfect in my baby book.
How beautiful these words are... And so true as well. I have never heard this before, so I am very grateful to you for sharing it with us :o)
Kind regards
Helen from England
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