Doubting Thomas

For my first post, I'd like to share the lyrics of one of my favorite songs, and the inspiration behind my blogging namesake. It's by a band called Nickel Creek, and it's called Doubting Thomas. Even though it's written from the perspective of someone who would classify himself as a "believer", it always stirs emotions within me when I hear it, and I connect with it. Check it out:

What will be left when I've drawn my last breath,
Besides the folks I've met and the folks who know me,
Will I discover a soul saving love,
Or just the dirt above and below me,

I'm a Doubting Thomas,
I took a promise,
But I do not feel safe,
Oh me of little faith,

Sometimes I pray for a slap in the face,
Then I beg to be spared 'cause I'm a coward,
If there's a master of death I'll bet he's holding his breath,
As I show the blind and tell the deaf about his power,
I'm a Doubting Thomas,
I can't keep my promises,
'Cause I don't know what's safe,
Oh me of little faith

Can I be used to help others find truth,
When I'm scared I'll find proof that it's a lie,
Can I be lead down a trail dropping bread crumbs,
That prove I'm not ready to die,

Please give me time to decipher the signs,
Please forgive me for time that I've wasted,

I'm a Doubting Thomas,
I'll take your promise,
Though I know nothin's safe,
Oh me of little faith

You really need to hear it to get the full impact, because it's really a beautiful little song too. I'm sure this link won't stick around forever, but while it's there, do yourself a favor and have a listen.