The Greatest Risk

It's no secret to my friends that I really came to love Jordan Smith during last season's The Voice competition. Not only is he gifted, but he is humble, sincere, and transparent about who he is. He is an example of why I believe we need to look at the younger generation and be willing to learn from them. Because we are older doesn't mean we have it all figured out. We should be willing and ready to learn from anybody.

I don't know the back story of the lyrics in this song, but as with so many songs, I heard the words I needed to hear. The song may be a love song, it might be about his faith. Regardless, the words are powerful and can still resonate in other directions. Take a listen and see what you think. 

In particular, I find myself challenged to stand in the light and be seen as I am. It's so easy to hide part of who we are if we think people around us don't really want to know, or if we have been told we are too much. A friend's husband once told me I was too loud. I had an ex-boyfriend's mother tell me my voice was too low. I have been told my ideas are too big and I've had the feeling of being told I was too unimportant.

But...God designed us perfectly. He made us the way He wants and needs us to be. We are not TOO much, TOO quiet, TOO loud, or TOO anything! We are carefully designed to live out God's purpose and maybe it's time we all stood in the light.

One More Thing...

Are you willing to take the risk and stop hiding in order to be seen as you are?

Take care, and I'm always here to pray for you if you have a need or request.
Lois Lynn

Stand in the light and be seen as we are
Didn't I tell you I hear what you say?
Never look back as you're walking away
Carry the music, the memories and keep them inside
You laugh every day
Don't stop those tears from falling down

This is who I am inside
This is who I am, I'm not going to hide
Cause the greatest risk we'll ever take is by far
To stand in the light and be seen as we are
So stand in the light and be seen as we are

With courage and kindness hold onto your faith
You get what you give and its never too late
To reach for the branch and climb up leaving sadness behind
You fight hard for love

We can never give enough

This is who I am inside
This is who I am, I'm not going to hide
Cause the greatest risk we'll ever take is by far
To stand in the light and be seen as we are
So stand in the light and be seen as we are

Riding the storms that come raging towards us we dive
Holding our breath as we break through the surface
With arms open wide
With arms open wide

This is who I am inside
This is who I am, I'm not going to hide
Cause the greatest risk we'll ever take is by far
To stand in the light and be seen as we are
So stand in the light and be seen as we are

Cause the greatest risk we'll ever take is by far
To stand in the light and be seen as we are
So stand in the light and be seen as we are
So stand in the light and be seen as we are

Songwriters: Lauren Christy / Stephen Moccio

Stand In The Light lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management Inc