I’m guessing you’re already a fan of Anne Wilson and that’s why you stopped by to check out my blog post today. So first of all, thank you! I’ll try to entertain you in this short post and if you’re feeling wild, subscribe because I post every day at 1pm central.
Anne Wilson. What can I say since I’m relatively new to the fan club? The first song I heard from her was “Songs About Whiskey” and I knew right away that I’d like hearing more from her. Her latest music video is for the song called “Carry Me.” Check it out then scroll down for more thoughts…
This is a song about nostalgia, regret, hardships, and it makes sense because Anne Wilson sings country AND gospel. This song hits home for me, not because I sing country OR gospel… it’s because I’ve lived long enough to have regrets. A lot of people say they wouldn’t change a thing, but as Kenny Chesney sang in his song “A Lot of Things Different,” I would. There are plenty of things I’d go back and do differently if I could. That’s the thing about the past, though. It’s impossible to change. But it’s not impossible to redeem.
That’s one amazing part of the Christian faith. Beauty from ashes. Strength from weakness. Things that have been terrible in the past can be made into something different, something good. That’s what I’m hoping for, anyway. Would I do a lot of things different? Sure. But various bad decisions I made in the past might very well be something I’m grateful for in the future because they left open an opportunity for God to swoop in, rescue me, and bring Himself glory through it. For Him to be the strength where I was weak. To bring the beauty when all I can remember is the ashes.
OK, random faith rant is over. I like this song from Anne. Something about her vibrato, the tenderness of her voice is simply peaceful and addicting. But I’d still have to say my favorite of hers at this point in my life is a cover song she performed of one of my favorite Christmas songs. Any guesses? Click here to find out which one she absolutely gives us as a gift, like Christmas all year round…
-Out of the Wilderness
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