Music

 Some days I just wake up grumpy.  No reason.  I just do.  I dislike that and I often try that "fake it 'til you make it" approach.  Sometimes it works really well.  Sometimes not so much.  

Came away from church yesterday feeling inferior and "less than".  We went for a walk - our Sunday walks are more slow and leisurely - trying to maintain the proper Sunday spirit.  Saw three deer - and that was fun.  And helped my mood a bit.

But it wasn't until we listened to the choir broadcast and they sang one of my favorite songs that I felt what I'd hoped for the whole day.  I love the words to this, makes me want to do better.

Choir Sings I Would Be True

And these are the lyrics as close as I can get:

I would be true, for there are those who trust me;  

I would be pure, for there are those who care; 

I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; 

I would be brave, for there is much to dare. 

I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless; 

I would be giving and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; 

I would look up and laugh and love and lift.

I would be meek in bearing other’s burdens; 

I would be soft toward sorrows not my own; 

I would be swift to love and serve my neighbor; 

I would be kind, for many weep alone. 

I would be prayerful through each busy moment; 

I would be constant in my touch with God; 

I would be tuned to hear His slightest whisper, I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.

First thing this morning I had need for repentance.  I'm still trying to be a better person. 

So grateful today that The Husband didn't hit the three deer that decided to cross the busy road smack in front of us. I shudder to think of the results had we hit them.