On Eagles Wings

There have often been times when I went to church and felt that all the scripture readings were just picked out for me. I m sure many others have had similar feelings. In recent years, the hymns too have added much more meaning to the whole experience. Well not that the hyms themselves had changed over time but more that my appreciation for the service matured. Today was another day when a particular hymn stood out. The reason being that it was based on Psalm 91, one of my favourites and in fact the first Psalm I ever committed to memory thanks to my 9th grade Catechism teacher Mr.Peter. Well what really touched me was that going beyond Psalm 91 and Isaiah 40:31 was that it reminded me of my favourite verse in scripture from Isaiah 49

' 15 "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget,
I will not forget you!

16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
your walls are ever before me. '

Could it be said more beautifully? It does'nt just help bring me back to church each week but to soar in faith :).

Well here are the lyrics courtesy HomewithGod.com

"On Eagles Wings" Written by Michael Joncas



You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."

Refrain
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.

Refrain
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day,
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.

Refrain
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
For to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

Refrain
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

Inside the room of your soul...

What Your Soul Really Looks Like

You are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget. You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. Your feet may be on the ground, but your head is in the clouds. You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you. Your near future is in a very different place (both physically and mentally) from where you are right now. For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.

Inside the Room of Your Soul

I believe in Angels!

Yeah! Call me an old school Catholic boy if you will...but I just do! And I am not talking merely of the likes of Michael and Gabriel but everyday angels. Allow me to elaborate. Here are some of the angels I have been blessed with knowing and why I regard them so…

Mom & Dad head the list, beyond doubt! Two persons who have taught me pretty much everything I hold dear to my heart and make me the person I am. They are the ones who have shown by example how much a person can give of ones self and not want anything in return. It is them who have placed so much trust in me that I would die trying to honor that.

My Sisters: My younger sister epitomizes unconditional love for others. She is a person entirely incapable of hurting another person and her humility puts [even] me to shame! (oops… forgot that we were discussing humility :D) I know she will soon also stand out as an example for “hard work always pays off!” My youngest sister is the living and breathing affirmation that growing up has nothing to do with losing your innocence. I don’t think even she realizes this, but her zest for taking on life her way can be quite an inspiration to sit back and enjoy life once in a while. I say once in while because I for one can’t emulate her enough given how much of a worrier [I hide it well though – I think ;)] I can be!

And well there are several other friends who have supported me through various stages of my life [some devils thrown in too for good measure- Hey when you believe in angels you should acknowledge that there are devils too :)]. I can’t take all of their names now for the simple fact that I don’t want to overlook anyone. Each of them have made life worth living in their own right. But there is one particular person who simply stands out and is actually the reason for this very post.

When I left my family behind in India almost a year and a half ago, I did not quite realize the enormity of what I was getting into. You can say that I was distracted by all the excitement that came with the assignment. But no sooner had I settled in, it began to hit me hard. I mean here I was thousands of miles away separated from the people I loved the most and certain that I would have to stay that way for a period that would last for how long, I had not the faintest idea! And at just that perfect time I was blessed with another angel…

That I met an angel was certain because I am convinced that you don’t just meet random people who can be so nice. They are sent your way for a purpose! And so I have discovered too in this past year. One may have various forms of communication to bring you close to people near and far but nothing can compare with connecting to someone in person. My friend filled that void perfectly. Being there to listen to my ramblings and my rants, she never once complained; a trait I have taken undue advantage of. I firmly acknowledge that merely knowing her and observing her outlook on life has made me a better person. I am pleasantly surprised but completely accept the fact that our acquaintance has renewed my Faith enormously.

When its time to return home, eager as I may be to be rejoined with my family, it is with a heavy heart that I will leave behind my Best Friend yearning only that our paths may cross again soon. Before I forget I should mention that all people are not without their faults and my best friend’s is that she has made me set high standards for the person I will choose as my significant other! Ah…she ‘d better be an angel too! I must start praying now …:)

Zindagi Migzara

All of us, at some point of time have sure stopped and exclaimed "How I wish I were young again?” Well it [the wish for youth] does not appear to be a fascination with just one particular age group. People in their twenties want to be teens and those in their thirties miss their twenties social scene and so on. Seems like everyone wants to go back a decade :) But ask a kid in school he/she on the contrary wants to be older and have a less controlled life! Phew!

Could it be that we are so busy dealing with the present that when we get a moment to reflect we think we had it better in the past? I wonder how many would agree with me that we are a distracted generation. In general our lack of appreciation for the present causes us I believe to miss a lot of moments which we should be cherishing when we look back, say a decade from now.

A frail old man got this point across to me in the book "Tuesdays with Morrie" where Mitch Albom recounts the time he spent with his dying professor who reveals some extremely simple but important facts that we need to get straight. I won't state anything further but highly recommend reading the book for yourself; it is easy to read as well.

Oh if you were wondering what the title means...I’d suggest reading "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini :) - I know too many recommendations for a single post, but trust me its good stuff. Another moving tale about life, it’s a brilliant novel where the author has beautifully interwoven information about his homeland with the intimate narrative of the protagonist. Most people would be able to relate with a lot of the events despite the geography.

One book with the philosophies of a dying old man, while the other a haunting tale of how a young man deals with his past. One revealing how life moves on and the other enlightens on how to live life itself!

My Personality Profile?

Your Personality Profile

You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant. Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle. You are also great at poking holes in arguments and common beliefs. For you, comfort and calm are very important. You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection. You prefer to protect your emotions and stay strong.

The World's Shortest Personality Test

Disclaimer: The above is not an accurate reflection of me! I for one don't believe the choice of a pic can tell one anything about a person :) C'mon you can't summarize a person in 8 lines! You really wan't to know - ask me ;)