Moved my life back to Canada about two months ago = a lot of changes going on and things to re-adapt to. (Reverse culture shock is a real deal.) But, change is good. It keeps us on our toes, makes us versatile, and allows us to reflect on our experiences and re-evaluate our decisions, makes us stronger and confident. :)
One of the (many) things that’s been different being home than my last two years in Chile is … watching great talent on English-speaking television. (The only English-speaking reality “talent” shows that I got in Chile was America’s Next Top Model … is that considered talent?) Last night, I heard some amazing performances on television – and this one stood out and really touched my heart. Yes, I am saying that American Idol brought tears to my eyes. Change is good.
Here’s Smokie Norful‘s “I Need You Now,” sung last night by Stefano.
Not a second
Or another minute
Not an hour
Or another day
But at this moment with my arms outstretched
I need you to make a way
As you’ve done so many times before
Through a window or an open door
I stretch my hands to you
Come rescue me
I need you…
Right away
I need you now
I need you now
I need you now
I need you now
Not another second
Or another minute
Not aother hour of another day
But Lord I need you right away
If I never needed you before
To show up and restore
All of the faith that I let slip
While I was yet searching the world for more
The true best friend I have indeed
You’re my best friend I know indeed
I stretch my hands to thee
Come rescue me
I need you right away
The agony of being alone
The fear of doing things on my own
The test and trials that come to make me strong
The feelings of guilt, hurt, shame, and defeat
The way the trials that beat upon me
But to know Lord that in you I’ve got victory
I need you now, Lord, I need you now (Oh, wo, wo)
I need you right now, right now, right now
I need you now
Oh not another second
Not another minute, Lord
Can’t wait another day (oh…)
Oh Lord, please make a way
Oh Lord, Oh Lord, Mmmmm, Yeah
Related Articles
- Kent’s Stefano Langone sings for survival on ‘American Idol’ (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
- Us News Online: Smokie Norful: Smokie Norful The American Gospel Singer And The American Idol 2011 (current.com)
- I Need You Now (cindyholman.wordpress.com)
