Sunday 5 February 2012

Leap

Way back in 1968 a chap called Graham Pulleyblank, (he later changed his name to Lee Graham) sang a song called "Little Arrows" which became a hit in the UK, reaching Number 2 in the charts.
In the United States the song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 11 on the country chart.


It sold over three million copies worldwide and was awarded a gold disc.


"Little Arrows" tells of the pain of falling in love, based I suppose, on the idea of eros who in Greek mythology is the god of love, or his Roman counterpart Cupid ("desire") shooting his arrows willy nilly.

Lee also released several others including "It's All Happening", "King of the Whole Wide World", "Here Comes the Rain", "Good Morning", "Helena" and "Every Road Leads Back to You"

I remember someone once telling me 'keep your feet on the ground', 'you should not spiritualise everything' and 'you can be too Heavenly minded to be any earthly good'.

I also remember the words my mam wrote in the Bible she gave me when I was 12 - 'look for the beauty of Jesus in all things'

Proverbs 3:6 says
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.

Well I just can't help but look for the spiritual connection in things.

Sooo

Firstly, God is Love. 1 John 4:8
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

“Little Arrows” - falling in love is one thing but Loving is another. John 14:23
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

"It's All Happening" - In the beginning Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
and John1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

"King of the Whole Wide World" - One day soon the whole world will acknowledge His Kingship. Isaiah 45:22-24
“Look to Me, and be saved, All you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath. He shall say, ‘Surely in the Lord I have righteousness and strength. To Him men shall come, And all shall be ashamed Who are incensed against Him.

"Here Comes the Rain" Holy Spirit rain, don’t put your umbrella up. Hosea 10:12
Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the LORD, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.

"Good Morning" – His Love never fails – like Manna it’s new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-25
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“Therefore I hope in Him!”


"Helena" - mother of Constantine the first Christian Emperor of Rome

"Every Road Leads Back to You" - in the end every knee will bow before Him, Phillipians 2:9-11
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

so what has all this got to do with Leap

Well….

2012 is in fact a  \Picture2 /  year.

February is the month in which St. Valentines day is celebrated (14th) (including the cherubs with their arrows)

And last but not least the singer Graham Pulleyblank as was, is known as Leapy Lee

24 comments:

  1. Goodness gracious... you're just leaping everywhere in here! Leaps and arrows... it works for me. :) Good job!

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  2. Interesting connections that you've made. I worked in the music business in the 1960's and have to admit I don't remember Graham Pulleyblank,Lee Graham, or Leapy Lee. Sing a few bars and maybe I'll remember. ;o) Peace and Blessings

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  3. Fun post, Jack - leaping about a bit, but you pulled it all together in the end. I like the music history lesson and how you tied it in with Jesus. :)

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  4. lol, that was so fun. Wonderful verses you've added here and now I have to look around for that song on youtube. thanks for sharing!

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  5. HAH! That is awesome! I especially loved what your mom told you... 'look for the beauty of Jesus in all things'. We should all make that our daily goal. Most of us would likely learn much about ourselves as well as others.

    Great post, Jacky.

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  6. I liked the way you left us hanging until the end, the connected the 'love' to the 'leap'. Blessings

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  7. glad you liked it Traci.
    enjoy the song Suzette.
    things look different when you look for His beauty Nona.
    lol I wrote a 'clifhanger' Tracy
    biiiiig hug everyone

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  8. I was just remembering that he was called 'Leapy' when I hit your reveal. What a splendid surprise link. Enjoyed the read my friemd.

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  9. Yay, Jack! Well done! Like you--I too write about seeing Jesus in everything around me. Loved this post!

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  10. So thankful for Jesus and His love... where would we be with out it? Enjoyed your writing JB !!

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  11. Fun "leap" post, Jack! What precious words written in your Bible from a beautiful mama heart! Words to store up in your heart and treasure.

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  12. 'Look for the beauty of Jesus in all things.' You've certainly done that here. What a good way to keep your mind on Jesus throughout the day.
    Nice one.

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  13. Love your phrase...Holy Spirit rain, don’t put your umbrella up.

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  14. Jack I think you summed up February in one post! You tied in mythology with modern concepts, used lyrics you point out truth and the scriptures you used are some of my favorites- Good Job! I'm enjoying your take on our themes.

    I too loved the remark about not putting up your umbrella when the Holy spirit is raining. Good food for thought

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  15. nearly foxed you Keith lol
    it's the best way Carol
    glad you enjoyed the leap Chris
    thanks Cindee
    thanks Adam
    can't remember where its from Christine
    thanks Terrie
    biiiig hug to all

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    1. Holy Spirit rain, don’t put your umbrella up
      could have been Creflo Dollar

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  16. Loved loved loved the post & never stop looking for Jesus in all things!

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    1. If we practice it it becomes part of who we are Pauline.
      blessings and a biiiiig hug

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  17. Very unique twist on this topic, Jack. Loved it!

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  18. glad you liked the leap Deborah

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  19. I enjoyed this very much! The Scriptures you tied in were awesome and very timely for me today, a month later. :) SandiGrace

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