Word of Life Church Podcast

From Moses to Mary we see God calling individuals to specific tasks and special vocations through peculiar and powerful events. This can leave us awestruck and distraught at the same time, wondering what our calling may be and if we have missed our calling. In Christ we discover that we are all called and our calling is more about who are becoming than what we are specifically doing.

We are created to be people of peace. Jesus is present with us in the midst of our fears and worries. Rather than participate in the chaos Jesus invites us into the peace of His presence through prayer. Prayer is the place that makes space for peace.

There is a sense in our day that the drive for more is driving us crazy. Jesus wants to liberate us from this madness of more, setting us free to rest in his grace. Jesus says to us, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest.” May we learn to walk the way of thankfulness and trust, seeing more than enough wherever we look.

The second most important question a person can answer is "Who are you?" This question follows the most important question "Who is Jesus?" As we look to Jesus and the cross we can honestly answer, "I am loved." Shame is soul-crushing and can keep us from believing the truth about who we really are. The good news is that shame has been defeated by Jesus' death and resurrection. The words of shame are not who we are. We are people who are loved. In the words of Henri Nouwen, “We are not what we do. We are not what we have. We are not what others think of us. Coming home is claiming the truth. I am the beloved child of a loving Creator. We no longer have to beg for permission from the world to exist.”

Mama, take this badge off of meI can’t use it anymoreIt’s gettin’ dark, too dark to seeI feel I’m knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorMama, put my guns in the groundI can’t shoot them anymoreThat long black cloud is comin’ downI feel I’m knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s doorKnock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door

Jesus just left ChicagoAnd he's bound for New OrleansWell now, Jesus just left ChicagoAnd he's bound for New OrleansWorkin' from one end to the other and all points in betweenTook a junk through MississippiWell, muddy water turned to wineTook a junk through MississippiMuddy water turned to wineThen out to California through the forests and the pinesAh, take me with you, JesusYou might not see him in personBut he'll see you just the sameYou might not see him in personBut he'll see you just the sameYou don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name

Now I've been happy latelyThinking about the good things to comeAnd I believe it could beSomething good has begunOh, I've been smiling latelyDreaming about the world as oneAnd I believe it could beSomeday it's going to come'Cause out on the edge of darknessThere rides a peace trainOh, peace train take this countryCome take me home againNow I've been smiling lately,Thinking about the good things to comeAnd I believe it could be,Something good has begunOh, peace train sounding louderGlide on the peace trainCome on now peace trainYes, peace train holy rollerEveryone jump upon the peace trainCome on now, peace trainGet your bags together,Go bring your good friends, too'Cause it's getting nearer,It soon will be with youNow come and join the living,It's not so far from youAnd it's getting nearer,Soon it will all be trueOh, peace train sounding louderGlide on the peace trainCome on the peace trainPeace trainNow I've been crying lately,Thinking about the world as it isWhy must we go on hating,Why can't we live in bliss'Cause out on the edge of darkness,There rides a peace trainOh peace train take this country,Come take me home againOh, peace train sounding louderGlide on the peace trainCome on the peace trainYes, peace train holy rollerEveryone jump upon the peace trainCome on, come on, come onYes, come on, the peace trainYes, it's the peace trainCome on the peace trainOh, peace train

I want to live, I want to giveI've been a miner for a heart of goldIt's these expressions I never giveThat keep me searching for a heart of gold and I'm getting oldKeep me searching for a heart of gold and I'm getting oldI've been to Hollywood, I've been to RedwoodI crossed the ocean for a heart of goldI've been in my mind, it's such a fine lineThat keeps me searching for a heart of gold and I'm getting oldKeeps me searching for a heart of gold and I'm getting old

Saw you stretched out in room 1009With a smile on your face and a tear right in your eyeCould not seem to get a line on you, my sweet honey loveBerber jewelry jangling down the streetMaking bloodshot eyes at every woman that you meetCould not seem to get high on you, my sweet honey loveMay the good Lord shine a light on youMake every song your favorite tuneMay the good Lord shine a light on youWarm like the evening sunWhen you're drunk in the elevator with your clothes all tornAnd your late night friends leave you in the cold gray dawnJust seen too many flies on you, I just can't brush them offAngels beating all their wings in timeWith smiles on their faces and a gleam right in their eyesThought I heard one sigh for youCome on up, come on up, now, come on up nowMay the good Lord shine a light on youMake every song you sing your favorite tuneMay the good Lord shine a light on youWarm like the evening sun

You say you want a revolution Well, you knowWe'd all love to change the worldYou tell me that it's evolutionWell, you knowWe'd all love to change the worldBut when you talk about destructionDon't you know that you can count me outDon't you know it's gonna be alrightYou say you got a real solution Well, you knowWe'd all love to see the planYou ask me for a contributionWell, you knowWe're all doing what we canBut if you want money for people with minds that hateWell, all I can tell brother is you have to waitDon't you know it's gonna be alrightYou say you'll change the constitutionWell, you knowWe'd all love to change your headYou tell me that it's institutionWell, you knowYou better free you mind insteadBut if you go carrying pictures of chairman MaoYou ain't going to make it with anyone anyhowDon't you know it's gonna be alright