I was listening to her today and felt deep sadness. It wasn’t the sort of sadness I wanted to evade. The feeling resembled missing a dear friend or loved one who’s moved away. Difficult and beautiful at the same time. Along these lines.
As I pondered the intoxication of her voice, I realized it wasn’t her or her voice that was drawing me in, especially since it was moving me so emotionally. I realized I was being drawn into the seductiveness of God. The One who created that rich voice is the One who created her. I can almost say I felt like I was listening to the voice of God Himself, and yet the One who created her has a voice that far outweighs hers.
These feelings of sadness or missing a departed friend are synonymous to joy when I think of why and who I’m missing. I’m missing God. His voice is seductive.
Beautiful landscapes. Brilliant sunsets. Leaves changing color. The voice of Nora Jones. When I die, I get to hear the intoxicating voice of the One who created Nora Jones.
This is heaven.
4 comments:
beautiful music always makes me miss God.. He is here of course, all around, and his Spirit is in me- but i still miss him because we aren't face to face.
Yah...you got a comment page, i am so excited.
I know what you mean about Nora and her voice. I was listening to her on Sat. and I felt the same thing, only I thought, this music describes the way I feel. It is like the perfect setting, cool weather, nice breeze, turning leaves (we don't have many), sweet voice.
But I love what you said, God created this voice...what beauty, Gods creation.
Thanks for the reminder and WE MISS YOU...come over soon. OR lets meet somewhere :P
Erin. Thanks for your comment. Yes, He is right here too, isn't He?
Drea,
Thanks for the comment. You are one of two people who encouraged me to set it up. I like how you said, "...only I thought this music describes the way I feel." I guess we can fight over His voice or simply share:)
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