The Traveling Wilburys were a band consisting of superstars: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
Although they were only together for a handful of years in the late 80's, their songs remain big hits today as they continue gathering new listeners each day.
One of their songs, End of the Line has been stuck in my head for a few days now. And possibly for good reason, it's not only a fun guitar pickin' tune, but the message itself can resonate with anyone whether you are spiritual or not:
Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, doing the best you can
Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand
Most of the lyrics and message are about being content with who you are and not worrying about what others think:
Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong
Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
Well it's all right, even when push comes to shove
Well it's all right, if you got someone to love
Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive
Im just glad to be here, happy to be alive
It don't matter if you're by my side
Im satisfied
Well it's all right, even if you're old and grey
Well it's all right, you still got something to say
Well it's all right, remember to live and let live
Well it's all right, the best you can do is forgive
Boy, if all of us believers in Christ could get this whole "walking in Christ" thing together, and not worry about what other people say or think, and let the life we live be our witness, we would probably be more joyful, content and happy as this song suggests we should.
In my next couple of blog posts I will provide some healthy tips on how to be content in Christ, but for now, here is one:
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (Psalm 34:8)
And my prayer for you this day:
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and
peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope
through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
As always, if you are living in an area with no access to a Bible, click on the biblegateway link on my home page, for more encouragement only found in God's Word.
Although they were only together for a handful of years in the late 80's, their songs remain big hits today as they continue gathering new listeners each day.
One of their songs, End of the Line has been stuck in my head for a few days now. And possibly for good reason, it's not only a fun guitar pickin' tune, but the message itself can resonate with anyone whether you are spiritual or not:
Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, doing the best you can
Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand
Most of the lyrics and message are about being content with who you are and not worrying about what others think:
Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong
Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
Well it's all right, even when push comes to shove
Well it's all right, if you got someone to love
Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive
Im just glad to be here, happy to be alive
It don't matter if you're by my side
Im satisfied
Well it's all right, even if you're old and grey
Well it's all right, you still got something to say
Well it's all right, remember to live and let live
Well it's all right, the best you can do is forgive
Boy, if all of us believers in Christ could get this whole "walking in Christ" thing together, and not worry about what other people say or think, and let the life we live be our witness, we would probably be more joyful, content and happy as this song suggests we should.
In my next couple of blog posts I will provide some healthy tips on how to be content in Christ, but for now, here is one:
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (Psalm 34:8)
And my prayer for you this day:
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and
peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope
through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
As always, if you are living in an area with no access to a Bible, click on the biblegateway link on my home page, for more encouragement only found in God's Word.
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