Today I bring to you In the Palm of your Hand by Alison Krauss. I have often listened to this song many a night for years. I find myself listening to it while I work late at night, or in this case, through my afternoon. Yes, this is a song for those of us that believe in God. However if you don't believe in God, I think you will still find this song to be quite peaceful and pensive. It's got a great message too. Money and the selfish need for it will not bring you happiness. I have to agree. Some of the happiest times in my life were days when I all I had were the people I loved and no more. They say God is the answer... Listen to this song and you decide.
If I could have the world and all it owns
A thousand kingdoms, a thousand thrones
If all the earth were mine to hold
With wealth my only goal
I'd spend my gold on selfish things
Without the love that Your life brings
Just a little bit more is all I'd need
'Til life was torn from me
I'd rather be in the palm of Your hand
Though rich or poor I may be
Faith can see right through the circumstance
Sees the forest in spite of the trees
Your grace provides for me
If I should walk the streets no place to sleep
No faith in promises You keep
I'd have no way to buy my bread
With a bottle for my bed
But if I trust the One who died for me
Who shed His blood to set me free
If I live my life to trust in You
Your grace will see me through
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