Desert Song

Tonight as I was looking through some old music I came upon this song...Desert Song.
I have listened to this song many times before. But something about it tonight definitely struck a chord!  Tears filled my eyes as I listened to the song (multiple times).  I love how our INFINITE Creator created people with the ability to write songs, sing, and be a blessing and encouragement.  Reminding me, reminding us of who we are in Christ and the HOPE we have in Him!!!  I would encourage you to at least read through the lyrics and maybe even listen to the song.
Here is a link to the song on youtube.

 DESERT SONG
 VERSE 1:
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

VERSE 2:
This is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flame

CHORUS:
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

VERSE 3:
This is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

CHORUS:
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

BRIDGE:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship (x4)

CHORUS:
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here (x2)

VERSE 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favour and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow

I'm curious what comes to your mind when you see this picture.  (Yes, that is my PINK scooter you can see in the bottom of the picture!) But what else do you see?
Here I am...stopped at a red light.  As you can see there are two other people stopped ahead of me and also another beside me.  But notice the large gap?  Why are we stopped so far away?  We are stopped in the SHADE!!!  HA HA!  I have actually never done this before today...but I OFTEN see others doing it.  The red light counts down until it turns green and people are more than willing to wait quite a ways back to stay in the shade.  As the number gets closer to 1...GREEN they will begin to inch forward.  Something you cannot see in this picture is that the women next to me is actually wear a long sleeved (what appears to me as) winter coat.  NO JOKE!  I think it was over 100 degrees today and there she is wearing a coat.  Again you may ask why....as I often do! It is common to see people wearing gloves, longs sleeves, and pants in SUPER HOT AND HUMID weather! As far as I can tell from what I have learned so far...the people here DO NOT like getting tan.  They will completely cover themselves to make sure that their skin does not get more tan.  It is also very common to see people (particularly little kids) with white cream on their faces.  What may appear to be sun screen that is not rubbed in well...is actually cream with whiting agents in it.  Trying to make their skin lighter...ironic don't ya think!
Now, here is the kicker....the other day a local friend of mine noticed Stella's swimming suit tan line.  And her comment was, "oh look how beautiful her tan is!"  I was so shocked and confused.  I said, "I thought that you didn't like to be tan and wanted to be white."  She said, "Tan is beautiful for white people, but white is beautiful for us!" ...OK I still don't get it!
But...for now I will enjoy the shade on these VERY HOT days!