No-one's laughing at God in a hospital

Hi all...

First off let me apologise for being slack with the blog lately... I plan to say so many things but time is often not my friend... and so today I also bring you something quick and small that has really impacted me lately, from a secular artist of all places...

I have become a rabid fan of Regina Spektor who is a truly amaaazing songwriter, musician, singer...

This song that I want to share hit me that despite all the arguments, falsehoods, excess, unecessary judgment and abuse that people often feel from the church and those in it, that God is still such a powerful source of love and grace in a person's time of need. And people often find that source of comfort in a pastor, church or just in a prayer... everything has it's place and time

We're all human, we all need love.. no-one laughs at God when we're in need... have a look at the lyrics and please feel free to listen to the song ... it's on her CD 'Far'... truly powerful lyrics... well they were for me. Let me know what you think

No one laughs at God in a hospital
No one laughs at God in a war
No one’s laughing at God
When they’re starving or freezing or so very poor

No one laughs at God
When the doctor calls after some routine tests
No one’s laughing at God
When it’s gotten real late
And their kid’s not back from the party yet

No one laughs at God
When their airplane start to uncontrollably shake
No one’s laughing at God
When they see the one they love, hand in hand with someone else
And they hope that they’re mistaken

No one laughs at God
When the cops knock on their door
And they say we got some bad news, sir
No one’s laughing at God
When there’s a famine or fire or flood

*Chorus*
But God can be funny
At a cocktail party when listening to a good God-themed joke, or
Or when the crazies say He hates us
And they get so red in the head you think they’re ‘bout to choke
God can be funny,
When told he’ll give you money if you just pray the right way
And when presented like a genie who does magic like Houdini
Or grants wishes like Jiminy Cricket and Santa Claus
God can be so hilarious
Ha ha

No one laughs at God in a hospital
No one laughs at God in a war
No one’s laughing at God
When they’ve lost all they’ve got
And they don’t know what for

No one laughs at God on the day they realize
That the last sight they’ll ever see is a pair of hateful eyes
No one’s laughing at God when they’re saying their goodbyes

Love you all... God's love and grace can keep flowing from our lives daily and impacting those who really need it. More tough discussion and some confessions to come... watch this space :)

Scott