I can't wait to share with you my new songs!! It seems I'm back in the saddle again and I didn't really mean to, but that's the way God works with me.
Half of my voters have opted for songs for "The way of the Cross" and passion of Jesus and I was thinking "Oh, Lord, I'm so unprepared. I haven't even given it any thought and have no ideas. Besides, if I do an album on the way of the Cross, I'll have to write 14 songs!!! That's alot of work and I don't have that much time.
Well, I was driving to Portland last week for a gig with my baby, whose still breastfeeding, and after he fell asleep I kept the radio off and had a moment for a complete thought (rare indeed lately). I starting thinking about the stations and decided to start writing while I was driving and had no distractions. I came up with a beautiful song, which I just love within a 1/2 hour. I figured that since I was on a roll and the baby was still asleep, why not "push my blessings" and write another one. So, since the first station is "Jesus is condemned to death" I decided to start there. I just started saying and singing somethings as the Spirit led me and had something I really liked, so I wrote this down (Yes, I'm writing while I'm driving a long straight road - we do what's necessary). By the time I got to the last line, I'm crying, because it is so good and I can't believe God gave me this song (so, yes, now I'm driving and writing AND crying - hey, I'm a multitasking Mom, this is nothing). Not only is it a GREAT song, but it is perfect for the station AND (also important from the recording artist standpoint) it is a great first song for an album - a triple whammy. All this and I've only driven one way of the trip. The ride home wasn't as easy and it was getting dark and while I'm a good multitasker, even I can't write in the dark, especially while driving. I still managed to squeeze out one more idea for a song that needs alot of work which riminded me that success, even Godly success, is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. God had giving me the running start and the confirmation and motivation I needed to get going on another project, but now the perspiration part is kicking in. However, I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE THESE SONGS WITH YOU.
I'm going to NY in November for a concert and while I was there, thought I'd get started recording. I wanted to post one song at a time on my website as they are done to get you excited as well for the album that YOU voted for (and even if you didn't you'll love them, I promise). I don't have large chunks of time for projects, but "slow and steady will win the race" for me this time. So, be sure to check back and see how I'm progressing. I'll try to include some Saints prayers on the passion if they fit.
I was doing a little research and read in the "Pieta" book (check it out) that Jesus loves it when we pray the stations and has promised special graces. It is a very special and powerful prayer and I am priveledged that God has pushed me to do this work for Him. Praise you Jesus!
