stranger

Always been a stranger - born in the U.S.A, as a baby went on a ship to Tokyo (1st home on earth for 3 years), then the States and abroad. Born into a military family - spent entire childhood moving from one military base to the next. During teenage years, always liked to hitch-hike.

Left home at 18, moving a thousand miles away to Florida for college. After that, went 10,000 miles to the mission field. By God's grace, have tried to go everywhere the Lord leads, regardless of the distance, time, or expense - no limits.

The States, Mexico, Canada, Taiwan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Thailand, Belgium, U.K., Netherlands, and France - all were great places to live or visit, always as a stranger.

 

Been listening to a song these past years. Not quite sure if it was written by Bob Dylan or the Blind Boys from Alabama. Regardless, the words of this song couldn't better express the feelings, thoughts, and faith of a stranger.

Been living in the Mariana Islands now for almost ten years. At 72 years of age, the reality is quite clear - will always be a stranger where ever. Only because of God, I'm filled with hope and anxiously wait to move to my final resting place with Jesus, forever.

Here are the lyrics of "I believe in you," either written by Bob Dylan or the Blind Boys of Alabama (especially like the Blind Boys version). You can listen to it on YouTube. Hope you enjoy it.  

I believe in you - by Bob Dylan

They ask me how I feel
And if my love is real
And how I know I’ll make it through
And they, they look at me and frown
They’d like to drive me from this town
They don’t want me around

Lord I believe in you

 

They show me to the door
They say don’t come back here no more
’Cause I don’t be like they’d like me to
And I walk out on my own

Ten thousand miles from home

But I don’t feel alone

Lord I believe in you

 

I believe in you even through the tears and the laughter

I believe in you even though we be apart

I believe in you even on the morning after

Oh, when the dawn is nearing

Oh, when the night is disappearing

Oh, this feeling is still here in my heart

Don’t let me drift too far

Keep me where you are

Where I will always be renewed

And that which you’ve given me today

Is worth more than I could pay

And no matter what they say

Lord I believe in you

I believe in you when winter turns to summer

I believe in you when white turns to black

I believe in you even though I be outnumbered

Oh, though the earth may shake me

Oh, though my friends forsake me

Oh, even that couldn’t make me go back

Don’t let me change my heart

Keep me set apart

From all the plans they do pursue

And I, I don’t mind the pain

Don’t mind the driving rain

I know I will sustain

Lord I believe in you