I’ve grown up listening to all kinds of music (you could say I went through all the phases) and now as family we have settled into our old country, Flat and Scuggs, and inspirational Christian songs. Every now and then we set my iPhone to replaying the same princess songs for Annaliese, but we try to refrain from that.
When Jaime approached me about her new album, Roots + Wings, I was quite excited because it’s been difficult finding music that appeals to both our 2 year olds taste and my own. When her album arrived in the mail I kept it in our car and listened to it all the time. Everything about the songs were beautiful and it touched my heart that God had sent Jaime these songs and then directed her to me. He sent me these songs through Jaime, intentionally.
A few weeks later my family experienced a loss. I remember reading the text message while I was sitting in the car listening to her music. I broke down in tears because the loss was about a baby. The car ride home I had tears streaming down my face – a combination of sorrow for my family members, not understanding God’s plan in it all, and the thankfulness for my two babies.
I know that it does not confirm in the Bible that babies go to heaven when they die because we are all born into sin, but I have faith that my God is merciful and just. He has each one of us in the palm of His hand. He knows our every need and cares for us.
The weeks following I played Roots + Wings over and over again, I found courage and strength that God was in control in Jaime’s music. It brought me comfort and a sense of peace listening to it.
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Roots + Wings is the perfect gift for any children in your life that you are being intentional with. Spreading the word of God and touching lives is what we are called to do and this is the perfect transition piece to start that conversation with children today.
You can buy Jaime’s album here, or donate a CD to a local NICU here. Follow Jaime on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube accounts to keep up to date on her music.
