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Music Video "We Had Hoped"
Brother David Steindl-Rast's retelling of this story was my inspiration.
After the crucifixion Jesus came upon two of his disciples walking on the road to Emmaus.
Jesus kept them from recognizing him.
They began confiding in him, agonizing over losing what “we had hoped” for, that Jesus was the Messiah. When he was crucified and died...their hope died with him.












Present Valley
Beautiful. Your lyrics, voice and message deliver meaning on so many levels. The drums felt so grounding and your voice lifted me higher. I actually felt like dancing, my body felt so happy experiencing the hope in this song.
Putting words to an event that occurred thousands of years ago was brilliant because losing hope is just as relevant today. I'm referencing the disciples agony that what "we had hoped" for was not going to happen.
I hear this lament from people weekly. I know there have been many times in my lifetime I felt the same way about something, of course, less significant than Jesus being the Messiah.
However, the words remind me that it is impossible for me/us to know or see the big picture. Many times what was hoped for does come to pass it just looks different or takes longer than expected. If it doesn't happen, I believe we are given what we need to move forward without it.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring words.
Music City
Thank you so much, I appreciate your lovely heartfelt comments!♥️
Slipstream
So beautiful, inspiring, and uplifting. I'm tapping my foot and feeling good. Thank you so much!
Music City
Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
Bootstrap
Very uplifting, thank you!
Music City
Thank you very much!
Evangel
Fantastic song and so well done!! Love the dynamics, the refrain, and the great guitar lick. Such a great backstory, too. You are so very gifted!! I will listen to this whenever I want to hear a great, uplifting song. Thanks for sharing your music. I'm really enjoying it.
Music City
Thank you very much, I always appreciate your comments!
Wilsons Grave
Terrific song! You deserve your own special place in the halls of Christian music. I'll agree with Present Valley. This is a song for our time especially for all those who put their hope in Trump and are now wishing, hoping and praying for another savior. God still has a plan and I bet it's a better one for all of us. Thank you kindly for your music. Keep making it, keep posting it.