Grammy Images

As usual the 2009 Grammy Awards were a sight to be seen. Amongst the collaborations, some ingenious and some not, but none the less entertaining, I was excited to see some old faces on the scene. Good to see that Whitney Houston is back and looked spectacular and most of all Blink 182 is getting back together. Going back to the performances, one of my favorites was the collaboration of Justin Timberlake and T.I. singing "Dead and Gone.". I don't know if you have ever actually listened to the lyrics and really taken in the words of the song, but they are not only spectacular, but meaningful. A song can also mean whatever you make it out to be, so my opinion of it is likely to be different from others and what I take from it will be different as well. Understanding this, I really like the message that we can turn away from all of our differences and embrace that we all have one thing in common- our creator, savior, Jesus. Yes, I know that it is not probable at all that this is what others will get from the song. I just think that if we all embraced the life that Jesus laid out for us to live, and we walked as closely as we could (obviously with a countless number of sins) that the color of our skin wouldn't matter, that we could love each other the way we were made to, and that idea can only be derived one by one. Showing each other love when they show us hate, praying for those who act ungraciously towards us, and being thankful for everything we have, no matter how much or little that is (hence not be envious of others).For those who are not believers in Jesus, have you ever read the gospels and thought his ideas were revolutionary? Do you disagree that his teachings would make this world a better place? While I now know that I have moved a great ways away from the topic, I think that it is so easy to get caught up in the worldly things especially when watching things like the Grammy's and other awards shows. I, like others, look at the elegant dresses and tend to be envious and think what a great life they (celebrities) have and again become somewhat envious. It is important for all of us to realize why we are here in order to get America, and this world back on track. Also, since professor Flippin- Wynn likes music, I'm putting in a 2009 Grammy nominated song that correlates well to what I have said. The song is called "Give Me Your Eyes" by artist Brandon Heath. It is not the actual music video (sorry). Thanks for listening to me ramble on.