The River

So I think I have mentioned that I am not a poetry person. I think it's probably also well-known that I am most definitely not a country fan when it comes to music. Despite all that, when I ran into this song again today (it's been years), I listened and really enjoyed the message.



I have often said that we need to make plans so the Lord can change them. My mother-in-law put it as "The Lord cannot steer a parked car." I think this song captures the essence of my thought.

For those of you who don't want to listen to the music, here are the words:

You know a dream is like a river
Ever changing as it flows
And the dreamer's just a vessel
That must follow where it goes
Trying to learn from what's behind you
And never knowing what's in store
Makes each day a constant battle
Just to stay between the shores

And I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry

Too many times we stand aside
And let the water slip away
'Til what we put off 'til tomorrow
Has now become today
So don't you sit upon the shoreline
And say you're satisfied
Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tide

I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry

There's bound to be rough waters
And I know I'll take some falls
But with the Good Lord as my captain
I can make it through it all

Yes, I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry
Like a bird upon the wind
These waters are my sky
I'll never reach my destination
If I never try
So I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry