Inscription of Hope {Music Monday}

Lasting Impact

Some things just have a lasting impact on you. In middle school, I learned a beautiful song called “Inscription of Hope” that had that kind of impact on me. From time to time I remember it’s beauty, words, and especially it’s hope. Maybe I was reminded of this song because of the New Year and the idea of a new beginning, new possibilities, and the hope that that brings. Of course, the story behind the song is what is the most touching to me.

The words were originally written on the wall of a cellar in Cologne, Germany during World War II by Jews who were hiding from the Nazis. Although the original author is unknown, the lyrics to this song leave a lasting impact on all who hear the song.  Here are the words and a link to the song below.

Inscription of Hope

I believe in the sun
Even when it is not shining.
And I believe in love
Even when there’s no one there.

And I believe in God
Even when he is silent.
I believe through any trial
There is always a way.

But sometimes in this suffering
And hopeless despair,
My heart cries for shelter
To know someone’s there.

But a voice rises within me
saying, “Hold on, my child.
I’ll give you strength, I’ll give you hope.
Just stay a little while.”

I believe in the sun
Even when it is not shining.
And I believe in love
Even when there’s no one there.

And I believe in God
Even when he is silent.
I believe through any trial
There is always a way.

May there someday be sunshine.
May there someday be happiness.
May there someday be love.
May there someday be peace.

This year, may you find that the new year brings sunshine, happiness, love, and peace. And may you feel God’s presence in your life even when He is silent.

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April E

I grew up in Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma Christian University. Right after earning my degree in Music Education I moved to Germany to do mission work for 5 years. During those 5 years, I married my husband and we eventually became parents to our spunky daughter! We settled back in Oklahoma and added an energetic son to our family! I am now a stay-at-home mom who is still very passionate about mission work, Germany, singing, family, and most of all, my relationship with God.

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