May It Be

Life is a Journey, a beautiful adventure. It climbs and falls like a great mountain range. We encounter tranquility and danger; challenge and intrigue. Perhaps this is why my favorite genre of film happens to be fantasy epics. I remember well the first date with my wife, Laura.  We went and saw Star Wars: A New Hope. Yet, I think my favorite fantasy epic is The Lord of the Rings.

The essence of this film is capture concisely by the Irish singer, Enya, in her song, “May It Be.” The lyrics written by Roma Ryan, encapsulate the Journey. They are:

-May it be an evening star Shines down upon you -May it be when darkness falls Your heart will be true -You walk a lonely road Oh! How far you are from home -Mornie utúlie (darkness has come) -Believe and you will find your way -Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen) -A promise lives within you now

-May it be the shadows call Will fly away -May it be your journey on To light the day -When the night is overcome You may rise to find the sun -Mornie utúlie (darkness has come) -Believe and you will find your way -Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen) -A promise lives within you now -A promise lives within you now

I will often listen to this song when I get to my office in the morning. It reminds me that I am on a journey and I need to stay true to the Light, guided by the Morning Star. But it is also a reminder that there is a promise which is living and growing in me. The seed of the Gospel is that which, when nurtured, produces a wonderful bouquet of righteousness in our lives. It is this hope of growth than keeps me journeying on with great expectations of what the Lord might lead me to next. There is nothing better than going on The Journey with Jesus.