Saltwater Gospel

A collaboration between John Francis and I His words are Italicized. John can be found here

The Saltwater air fills my lungs and I feel at peace

Memories flood through my mind

Memories of flying kites, and fishing

I feel just about as close to dad as I can since he passed

I soak up the sun and fly dad’s kite and I feel free as the birds in the air

I’m in heaven when I watch the waves roll in

I go down and soak my feet in the water and I soak up the sun

I’m about as close to dad and God as I can get

At least this side of heaven

I love the beach with everything that I am

Saltwater is a healing balm to my soul

And saltwater air makes me feel alive

Joy’s here, the waves, and the bubbles

Home away from home, pointing me Home

Following the bubbles up

I don’t come often maybe once a year

But the saltwater gospel breathes in my soul

When I’m on the beach I’ve got all the proof I need

I can feel the spirit of God and my dad in the air

The light of the sunset and the strength of the waves

Reminding me I’m loved, and of the light above

I’m reminded of the power of my savior

Of the love of my heavenly father, and my earthly father who passed away

I’m reminded of the power of God

Of how he saved me

And continues to save me from myself

I love the saltwater gospel

I’m reminded to live like I was dying because there are no guarantees

There are no promises made about the length of your days

At least none worth the paper they’re written on

Let me remind you paper is on average a penny per a sheet of paper.

So remember, life is short, paper is cheap

Go live free, go love deeply, go make the most of the time you’ve got.

Inspired in part by Saltwater Gospel by Eli Young Band, and Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw.