the Music – the Sanctuary – Thankful
Song 7
Title: “Thankful”
Album: “Sanctuary”
Author: Lyrics & Music – Dustin Hedrick
Song Download: “Thankful”
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Verse(s) Behind the Lyrics:
Psalm 23
Story Behind the Song:
Psalm 23 is one of my favorite Psalms along with Psalm 119, 150, 91, 24 and 139. But, Psalm 23 is one of specific favorite Psalms because it is the Psalm I quoted over and over when I worked for my dad and brother in the woods after college. I had decided to return home and spend some time with my family, getting my life in check and seeking GOD before I went on with the rest of my ministry life. So, I spent some time in the woods logging with my family. We come from about 3 and now 4 generations of loggers, so being in the woods is in our blood. I still think about those times now. And what’s funny is that is one of the key reasons we are doing the Reserve, because my experiences in the woods growing up and during this time are some of my favorite memories.
Anyways, I continued through the years to quote this passage over and over through the years when I went through tough times. I wrote this song in the midst of one of those times. It’s funny, I have truly become thankful for all of the tough times I went through over the years. I have found that as I embrace those painful and trying memories, I become a stronger person. Those memories help me to be the astor I am called to be. I would have never known how to do what I do now had it not been for so many leaders and pastors that I learned from as they often placed me in tough situations. I now feel that I owe them. I am so thankful for the trials and the tough times and those pastors. I could not be who I am today without them! THAT’S Thankful! This sng was written at the same time that I began to feel so thankful for the times I had been rejected and treated wrongly. Thank you GOD, that it’s not just the destination, but the entire journey that is worthwhile! THANK YOU LORD FOR THE VALLEYS AND FOR THE LIFE & GROWTH THAT COME FROM THEM! If you find yourself in the valley tday, this song is for you… Thankful!
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