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From: Lvablemm@CS.COM

To: CREED-DISCUSS@WINDUPLIST.COM

Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 2:51 PM

Subject: Re: Weathered

Right...inner child, possibly a metaphor for previous relationship with God.
ie: when he was younger, ( or even if we're referring more to his soul) he
was close to God.  The Bible also mentions how we should all have the
innocence of a child in our relationship with God.  Line by line:

Hello my friend we meet again (speaking to God)
Its been a while, where should we begin? (he has moved away from God, and is
trying to find out how to reestablish that relationship "where should we
begin?")
Feels like forever (so much has happened without focusing on God, it seems
like a lifetime of pain/struggles)
Within my heart are memories of perfect love that you gave to me (remembering
all the times God was with him and helped him through those struggles)
Oh I remember

Cause when you are with me (in his heart)
I'm Free, I'm careless, I beleive (He beleives his freedom and peace come
from God)
Above all the others we'll fly (despite temptation and despair he'll maintain
that peace)
This brings tears to my eyes (those of us who've seen the works of God know
the goosebumps, and tears of joy coming with witnessing these miracles)

My Sacrifice (Jesus, who died to avenge the sins of the world)

We've seen our shares of ups and downs (life is difficult)
Oh, How quickly life can turn around (again, change and difficulties)
In an instant
It feels so good to reunite (in a relationship with God)
Within yourself and within your mind (ditto)
Let's find peace there (the only way to FIND true peace)

(Chorus)

I just want to say Hello again (telling God he's ready to start up where they
left off)

Jen