What a great title for a song right? This is such a wonderful song written by Jenny Jordan Frogley for a mom to listen to when she has had a bad day! I’ve had a few and am glad I heard this song on one of them to help me remember what’s important and to stay positive.
Remember the scripture that says, “By small and simple things shall great things come to pass”? That is basically what this song is about. My favorite part of this song is when it talks about becoming sanctified – it is a process, something acquired after a lifetime of triumphs and trials. (just like the song says) I have now entered into a quest on learning more about sanctification and am very grateful for the Holy Ghost who is the sanctifier. He enables our souls to be cleansed from impurities and imperfections. Any thoughts on sanctification? I’m your student and would love to add your wisdom to my journal. Thanks. Scroll to the bottom of this blog to listen to the song.
Words to the song “In the meantime”:
In her heart she holds the dreams
That she’s carried since the day she turned 13
Of all that she would be when she was grown
Of all that she would do when she was finally on her own
She dreamed, she’d fly, and she’s still waiting for the chance to try
But in the meantime she’s a mother and a daughter and wife
Doing all she can to stay above the daily grind
She wonders when she’ll ever have more meaning in her life
She doesn’t know she’s being molded and refined…in the meantime
Someday she’ll go back to school,
When the carpools and soccer games are through
Cause deep inside she’s still the girl
Who’s always felt the fight to make a difference in the World
She dreams, she’ll soar, when she finally has the time to do more
But in the meantime she’s a sister, and a teacher, and a friend
Hours turn into days that turn to years that never end
But she wonders when she’ll ever really find herself again
She’s becoming one on who God can depend…in the meantime
Heaven feels the joy of every victory in her life
And Heaven hears her heart before she cries
Somewhere in the middle of the triumphs and the trials
She’s becoming sanctified.
But in the meantime she an answer and a blessing and a gift
To every empty aching heart that only she can lift
Still, she wonders if she’ll ever get to see where Heaven is
If she could only see her mansion waiting there,
If she could only feel how much her Father cares
She would know she’s being perfectly prepared…in the meantime.
Comments:
Dad Parker said…
Wow, the words to that song are touching and true. It is such a blessing to see the transformation of all of us little by little as we choose our way through life following or rejecting the whisperings of the Spirit. I have two favorite verses on sanctification, Hel. 3:35 and Alma 12:9-11. I guess we can become “de-sanctified too by our choices.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:28:12 AM
Stacie said…
Jodi that is just what I needed to hear! I love that song!Great words! Thanks for sharing! How is the mastitis?
Monday, July 14, 2008 9:42:52 PM
Jodi said…
Stacie, I’m glad you listened and enjoyed the song. AND you crack me up with the mastitis inquiry! I am definitely a believer in taking advantage of modern day medical miracles. It would have been hard to be a pioneer during times like these. Yes, I’m feeling better.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:53:39 AM