Is there something or someone you can see yourself standing in front of with your arms open wide? And I’m talking about the way people stand ready to welcome something or someone they’ve been looking forward to. Can you think of anyone or anything right now?
Remember. Arms open wide might catch more than your bargain for.
O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open.
Do you suppose those Corinthians got to the point of looking forward to a visit from Paul with their arms open wide? And that’s not a trick question. I just wonder if they might’ve enjoyed his visits that much since he admonished them, to say the least.
Just so you know, this “letter” of mine isn’t intended to admonish anybody. It’s just another opportunity. I took to hopefully get you to think about the relational perspective in Paul’s letters. And to encourage you to notice the ever present power of God’s love in his messages.
I produced a song a few years back that’s a fictional and imaginary perspective of looking up, where your hope lies, with arms open wide. I only have one recording of it. And unfortunately, the recording is from a time when my voice was less than optimum due to respiratory issues. But I’m sharing the lyrics here. And I’ll share a link to a video version with the recorded audio.
Catch The Moon
See the ball of light
In the deep blue night
Shines like a big white whole note
On a musical flight
Floating through space and through time
Like a hot air balloon
Feel the cool night air
Dancing through your hair
Laugh right out loud and then watch
Stars light up everywhere
Look up with your arms open wide,
And you will Catch The Moon.
Catch The Moon…Catch The Moon…Catch The Moon
Modulate up a step to (Instrumental) Repeat Chorus
Music fills the skies
As you harmonize
Lyrics line up and fall down
And they land in your eyes.
Look up with your arms open wide,
And you will Catch The Moon. © 2019
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