Inspired by lyrics to “Learn How to Fly” — Words and Music by Sue Riley, Melinda Wood Allen, Sloan Wainwright
“Standing at the edge of the life I know, afraid to step forward, can’t see what’s below. I’m come so far to the top of this hill. Don’t wanna go backward; I refuse to stand still.
Faith is knowing, I’ve gotta keep going when life isn’t flowing and I don’t know why. Wanna keep growing, can’t just sit here and cry. Taking the leap, I’m gonna learn how to fly.
Thought life was a lesson– like being in school, and, I would be safe if I played by the rules. In the blink of an eye, the whole world can change. ‘Til nothin’s familiar—no sure thing remains.
Faith is knowing, I’ve gotta keep going. When life isn’t flowing and I don’t know why. Wanna keep growing, can’t just sit here and cry. Taking the leap, I’m gonna learn how to fly.
I’m through playing small, I want so much more. No fear at all, I’m ready to soar. Faith is knowing, I’ve gotta keep going. When life isn’t flowing and I don’t know why. Wanna keep growing, can’t just sit here and cry. Taking the leap, I’m gonna learn how to fly.”
Responsive Reading for Sunday, 09/06:
“If I fly with the wings of dawn and alight beyond the sea, even there your hand will guide me” (Psalm 139:9,10).
“I refuse to stand still. Faith is knowing, I’ve gotta keep going
when life isn’t flowing and I don’t know why. Wanna keep growing,
can’t just sit here and cry. Taking the leap, I’m gonna learn how to fly.”
“They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles’ wings” (Isaiah 40:31).
“I’m through playing small, I want so much more.
No fear at all, I’m ready to soar.”
“Look at the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap.
They gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly father feeds them” (Matthew 6:26).
Faith is knowing I’ve gotta keep going.
“Bless the Lord, my soul, all my being, bless his holy name! . . . Who . . . heals all your ills, delivers your life from the pit, surrounds you with love and compassion, Fills your days with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagles” (Psalm 103:1-5).
When life isn’t flowing and I don’t know why,
Wanna keep growing, can’t just sit here and cry
Taking the leap, I’m gonna learn how to fly.