The Will to Live

Recently I have discovered that I really enjoy being alone. I often find myself just walking, with no goal in mind just meandering along the paths at Harding, and the streets of Searcy. Last night was one of those lonely nights, as I left bible study, I found myself walking down the back streets of Searcy in the dark. My gaze was soon drawn to the sky, where the stars glimmered down upon me. The air was cool and crisp and it left me with a feeling of rejuvenation, after a hard and confusing week. As I strolled along I listened to the title track from Ben Harper's album, The Will to Live. Because I often find myself pondering my purpose here on earth, the songs lyrics struck a deep chord in my soul.

I met a girl whose heart
was on the right hand side
and upon the left
an angel did reside
they told her mother
that she never would survive
but she kept the rhythm
and is still alive

We must all have
the will to live
you got to have
the will to live

Then I met a man
who had to walk with his hands
born into a world
he couldn't stand
blessed with life
but cursed as a man
still he walks taller
than most of us can

We must all have
the will to live
you got to have
the will to live

Some are born with more
and some born with less
so don't take for granted
the life we've been blessed
it's hard to understand
that we're only a guest
and each one of us
shall be put to life's test

We must all have
the will to live
you got to have
the will to live

As these lyrics passed through my brain, I realized how fortunate and blessed my life has been. I came to an understanding that the trials that I face in life, are small compared to many of those in this world. A feeling of serenity came over my body, and I lifted my eyes up to the heavens and looked upon the stars in peaceful meditation. I know that my purpose in life will come to me someday, but until then I will just keep on living. Do you have the will to live?