I love all music, but country music isn’t a genre I usually am drawn to. There have been a few groups with a particular sound that has pulled me in, but for the most part I just don’t listen to it.

Since I’ve been listening to a “Southern Gospel” music station on my car radio, I’ve listened to more country style music than I have in years. Some of it goes a bit too far for my liking, but then I hear a gem and am drawn in yet again to listen for more.

The song I mention today is one of those gems. Misty Freeman comes from a family of musicians and she has stepped out on her own to record a few albums, but one in particular caught my attention.

On this album, she sings a song called “Not So Far Away (Faith, Hope and Love).” There are descriptions of how faith, hope and love show up in our lives and when we recognize them, we come to understand that they are not so far away.

“Not So Far Away (Faith, Hope and Love)”

I think you might remember me;
You used to know me well before you were introduced to fear and doubt.
I was with you on that cold dark day when you were all alone

And you thought that things would never turn around.
It was me that moved that mountain you had standing in your way.
I believe you want me back so I will wait.
My name is Faith, My Name is Faith.

I noticed you were staring at that star up in the sky;
You’re looking for a light to guide you home.
You think you need a reason just to trust a simple prayer;
I am here even when you think I’m gone.
I am the companion to the happiness you will find;
And I promise I am always ever close.
My name is hope, my name is hope.
(Chorus)

I’m the one that speaks the loudest I’m the keeper of them all;
I was born before the world was ever here.
I am everywhere and everything you’ll ever need to know;
I’m the passion in you laughter and your tears.
I am the healer of the broken, the forgiver of your soul;
and I’m ready to ascend just like a dove.
My name is Love, My name is Love.

Chorus:
We are the voices that still whisper in your heart;
And if you’ll listen carefully you’ll know just where we are.
Carrying the promises that Heaven’s not so far away.

My Name is Faith. My Name is Hope. My name is Love.[i]

To listen to this song, you can click here.

Sometimes we need to be reminded of how faith, hope and love shows up in our lives. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the fact that sometimes we move away from our relationship with Jesus. Sometimes we need to be reminded that all it takes is a little step on our part to be back in the embrace of faith, hope and love.

If you’re searching, search no further. You can find faith, hope and love in Jesus. You will never have to question His faithfulness, loyalty, or grace. It’s all yours. It’s up to you to accept it. Why not make that choice today?

And if you know God’s grace but have doubts today, grab hold of the message from this song. Faith, hope and love are within your grasp. They can be found with Jesus. Reach for them. Embrace them. Choose them. Choose Jesus.

The concept of this song is taken from 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV). “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

When everything else around us seems to be falling apart, faith, hope and love will still remain. But hold on to the fact that the greatest of these three is love. And there is nothing like the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

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