Below you will find the lyrics to the new song by Christian artist, Mandisa, “Bleed The Same.” The other day I heard it for the first time on KLOVE riding down the road. Like many things, it made me start thinking…
We say this, and we say that, only to get and keep the same results. We say we want more or better, but we do not put the effort in to change. Many times we might even be influenced by others who do not want to change. I/we want to…. I/we wish… I/we… The “want list” just goes on and on.
When it comes to the lives we live, they are the sum collections of thoughts created from experience or instilled as a way of life. However, the funny thing is, we are all in this together. At some point, we must acknowledge that everything in one way or another, affects everything else. The ripple effect might have diminished very small by the time it got to us but rippled it did.
Our world of humanity has its foundations based on morality. Sooner, rather than later, we should all know the difference between right and wrong. Yet we continue to make the same choices that enable our lives to stay the same, while at the same time always wanting more or better. The system can only be blamed so much. The issue becomes that we want the spotlight on others and their faults. We never want to turn the spotlight on ourselves. The last thing we want is for our inadequacies to be shown in the light.
I figure the best way to handle all of this, is to start with me. What am I doing to make it better? The “it” is anything that divides. It is united we stand. Can we (you, I, whoever) choose to work for a greater good? How many times does each of us have that one opportunity to do just that? Actually we have many opportunities. We just wait on someone else.
As you read the lyrics below, I would dare say that each of us would agree with everything it says. So many solid truths. Whatever change you want, let it start with you. Most of all, let others see it. Go out and prove it. Your essence of leadership does one of the two… it unites or divides.
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We all bleed the same We’re more beautiful when we come together We all bleed the same So tell me why, tell me why We’re divided
Woke up today Another headline Another innocent life is taken In the name of hatred So hard to take (hey!) And if we think that it’s all good Then we’re mistaken ‘Cause my heart is breaking
Are you left? Are you right? Pointing fingers, taking sides When are we gonna realize?
We all bleed the same We’re more beautiful when we come together We all bleed the same So tell me why, tell me why We’re divided If we’re gonna fight Let’s fight for each other If we’re gonna shout Let love be the cry We all bleed the same So tell me why, tell me why We’re divided
Tell me, who are we To judge someone By the kind of clothes they’re wearing Or the color of their skin?
Are you black? (black) Are you white? (white) Aren’t we all the same inside? (the same inside) Father, open our eyes to see!
We all bleed the same (we all bleed the same) We’re more beautiful when we come together We all bleed the same (we all bleed the same) So tell me why, tell me why We’re divided If we’re gonna fight Let’s fight for each other (fight for each other!) If we’re gonna shout Let love be the cry (be the cry!) We all bleed the same (we all bleed the same) So tell me why, tell me why We’re divided
Only love can drive out all the darkness What are we fighting for? We were made to carry one another We were made for more, said Only love can drive out all the darkness What are we fighting for? yeah We were made to carry one another We were made for more!
We all bleed the same (we all bleed the same) We’re more beautiful when we come together (let’s stand united!) We all bleed the same (we all bleed the same) So tell me why, tell me why We’re divided If we’re gonna fight Let’s fight for each other (fight for each other!) If we’re gonna shout Let love be the cry (be the cry!) We all bleed the same(we all bleed the same) (bleed the same) Let’s stand united (let’s stand united) Let’s stand united!
So Father God, I pray That our families will come together right now And seek Your face You will forgive our sins And You will heal our incredible land In the name of the only Savior, Jesus Christ Amen
I hope each of you have a Merry Christmas. Enjoy the time you have for yourself and your family. Above all else, remember the gift of God, that came in the fullness of time.
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son…” – Galatians 4:4 ESV
In the fullness of time… God, in His rich mercy and love,
reached down to do the one thing we could not do.
It was at this time, planned before time,
that God chose for Jesus to come and humble Himself
to save mankind.
To leave the throne of Heaven,
the glory of His righteousness.
To come to this world, created by Him,
to save us from our frailty.
The Incarnate who can relate, know our hearts;
to save us from our world of death and offer us eternity.
Lowly shepherds heard this Good News.
Their hearts were stirred to belief,
that they went and bowed at The New Born’s feet.
This same news, we hear too.
Angels we have heard on high;
the sound of their voices still cry…
Peace on earth and goodwill to man…
A Redeemer we needed, and still do.
God, in His Majesty, provided a Savior, born for you!
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each Airman, Marine, Soldier, Sailor, and Coast Guardsman who died protecting it.” – Unkown
I’ve been pondering the idea of sacrifice lately and how it relates to all that we do. For the most part, I do not believe we sacrifice as much as we think. With modern conviences and the pursuit of instant gratification, we have, for the most part, put aside the concept of sacrifice.
We all know someone now or in the past when it comes to sacrifice. To what degree was their sacrifice? We will really never know.
First, let me say thank you to everyone who is wearing or has ever worn a uniform for our freedom. Typed words on a page of paper can never actually show the value of what each of you have done. Your sacrifice goes beyond any words…
As we celebrate the Fourth of July, a look at history can tell us a lot about freedom and sacrifice leadership.
Sacrifice is about giving, not taking. Often times our sacrifice is determined not by how much we give, but by how much we hold on to. It is very hard to give anything with a closed hand and heart.
As you think about our American history, everyone who fought for freedom gave all they had. They did not hold on to anything. Freedom fighters have always put everything they had on the line. They sacrificed it all, many with their lives.
Freedom and sacrifice leadership is not an empty ideal. It is about the good of others.
Freedom and sacrifice leadership is the very essence of servant leadership. Servant leaders give of themselves and are worth following. They are defined by both their values and their behaviors.
As we celebrate our freedom, let’s remember the sacrifice many gave and continue to give for us to practice our leadership today. It is very humbling.
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