Solo Contigo (Only with You)

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Probably one of the simplest concepts learned in my faith life is imprinted in the lyrics of this song, which will soon be available through online music platforms.  Unfortunately, learning this simple concept did not happen through one easy lesson.

Solo Contigo Lyrics

Le tuve miedo al fracaso y ahí fue donde llegué,

al darte la espalda todo me salió al revés.

Le tuve miedo a la soledad, y tanto me aferré

al amor de un humano, y aún así sola me quedé.

Es que sin ti no hay victorias.  Solo en ti está el poder.

Oh, Jesucristo amado, sin ti nada puedo hacer.

Solo contigo se mueven las montañas,

los mares se han abierto y el sol de mañana nunca deja de brillar.

Solo contigo se derrumban las murallas,

Se gana la batalla aún antes de luchar.

Solo contigo encontré la paz//

Solo Contigo lyrics (translated)

I was afraid of failure, and that’s where I ended up at.

When I turned my back on you everything turned upside down.

I have as afraid of loneliness and I clung so hard

to someone’s love, and still ended up alone.

It’s because without you there are no victories.  There’s only power in you.

Oh, beloved Jesus, I can’t do anything without you.

Only with you mountains move,

seas have opened up, and the morning sun never ceases to shine.

Only with you walls fall down,

battles are won before there is a fight.

Only with you I found peace.

Learning that, indeed, “...apart from me (Jesus) you can do nothing...” (John 15:5 NLT) happened after facing the toughest moments of my young adult life.  The future was bright, there were so many plans ahead of me.  Suddenly, doors became  shut, university funds were denied, car was totaled in a wreck, wedding plans collapsed (don’t worry, wedding did happen six months later) and no one understood why I was crying at the most random times, why I couldn’t even eat a meal without tears coming down my cheeks, why I couldn’t  even articulate an accurate description of the frustration and quite honestly-depression that I was struggling against.  It took an introspective look at my heart to realize that, while I wasn’t openly denying my faith or walking astray from it, I had come to trust my plans more than I trusted my God.  While planning and being prepared is never wrong, one who proclaims to live a life of faith must ultimately recognize that success, and overall, peace don’t come from one’s capabilities or resources.  It took failure to recognize that God was still in charge, and that I needed Him every step of the way.

Upcoming Album-Celestial-born in the middle of pain

For months we waited and were very excited about the recording of our second album, and on the 5th of June, the day finally arrived.  We were, at last, in the studio of ADSA Producciones in Tapachula, Chiapas, MX.  This is were the epicenter of a recent earthquake that left much destruction was.  We were very happy to be with family members that we don’t get to see very often, and  were the recipients of much hospitality and kindness.  At one point, as though things just could not be that easy, it all started to take a different turn.  Soon, finding the strength and courage to proceed with the recording became a spiritual, emotional and at times physical challenge.  During the five weeks we spent over there we experienced two mild earthquakes, the illness of our youngest child, and sadly, a much more painful tragedy:  the loss of a relative here in Kansas.  It was our third day recording when we received news of her abduction, and a day later, of her passing.  Being away suddenly became hard, as we wanted to be with our Kansas family and be of support during that difficult time.  In the midst of thinking we would not even be able to say our last goodbyes to our loved one, God allowed for us to be able to.  We struggled to find the fortitude needed, but found the strength of God to resume the recording, and every song became more real.  “Heavenly victory...”, says one of them... “...over all adversity.  In your arms, today, I can be at peace knowing that nothing will be if it is not your will...”.  We believe in victories, even painful ones.  Our loved one is physically gone, but embraced faith before parting.  Her victory is won, and nothing can take that away.  As for the album, with God’s blessing, it is soon to be released, and will always be a reminder of our Lord’s mercy and power holding us when our world breaks in pieces.

Enseñame (Teach Me)

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 Enseñame (Teach Me) lyrics

Enseñame, enseñame hoy a comprender lo que es el amor.

Enseñame, oh mi Señor, a ser de ti fiel imitador.

Que no escatimaste a tu hijo Jesus, mas lo entregaste a morir en la cruz//

u-u-u//

 Enseñame a olvidar.  Ayudame a perdonar.

Quiero aprender de ti esa forma de amar.

De tal manera fue, me quisiste salvar.

Y no escatimaste a tu hijo Jesus, mas lo entregaste a morir en la cruz//

Cuando nos viste en nuestro pecado, cautivos por la maldad

tu decidiste enviar a tu hijo para darnos libertad, 

para darnos la luz u-u-u///

Enseñame (Teach Me) lyrics translated

Teach me, teach me today, to understand what love is.

Teach me, oh my Lord, to be a faithful imitator of you.

You did not spare your son Jesus, but gave Him up so he would die on the cross.//

oooh-oooh-ooooh//

Teach me how to forget.  Help me to forgive.

I want to learn from you the way you love.

You did it in such a way that you came to save me.

You did not spare your son Jesus, but gave Him up so he would die on the cross.//

When you saw in our sins, captivated my evil

you decided to send your child to give us freedom,

to give us light.  oooh-oooh-oooh-// 

I do not recall the exact moment  when I wrote this song, or the circumstance it came out of.  I do remember, however, that by the time we started recording it at the end of 2012 this song had become a prayer that I desperately sung from the bottom of my heart.  It was near the end of my second pregnancy, which was a very trying time for me.  Going through not only the physical effects of motherhood, but also some unexpected complications along with very emotional episodes, all I wanted was for God to give me strength to make it to the delivery room.  Honestly, I  could not see much more beyond that, but I figured if God allowed me to love long enough to give birth, He would also need to give me the strength to cope, to forgive and to love again.