Faces

#53

Friend,

“All of my songs have faces on them.”

Sometimes somebody says something, and it never leaves you. This is one of those stories.

I was having a conversation with David Leonard, an artist, writer, and musician who has written some amazing songs including “Great Are You Lord” and “All the Poor and Powerless.” Good music tells a story that finds a way to penetrate directly into the heart within a few measures. He has that gift. 

So I asked him, “How do you write such incredible songs that resonate with so many people?” 

And this was his answer (i’m paraphrasing), “I used to write songs to the crowd to the people out there, but All Sons and Daughters (His former band) started out of a local church, and we were part of a small group. So I started writing songs for the people in my small group and what they needed to hear. I used to write songs for the faceless, but not anymore. All of my songs have faces on them.”

“All of my songs have faces on them.”

That changed the way I preached, because ever since then, “All of my sermons have faces on them.” I don’t just talk about things or struggles, but I am writing my sermons with faces in mind and people I know who need to hear this message and good news.  (An important note: I never want to call anyone out or people think that I’m picking on them. It’s a discipline for me to remember actual people.)

And all of my letters have faces on them. When I am writing these letters, then I’m writing with your face in mind. I will always try to broaden it and make it unidentifiable, but if you’ve ever felt that I’m talking to you, honestly I might have been. 

If you ever need prayers or need a friend, then I am here for you. You can send me a request here, and I’d love to pray for you.

Love,

Aaron

P.S. Friday, February 16th I’ll launch the next aspect of “Letters to a Weary Soul!” I believe it will continue to be helpful and encouraging to you and others in a new way!