I was on a road trip this week. Therefore it is Saturday afternoon and I’m just now able to sit down to write my Five Minute Friday (FMF) piece. This Beatles song has been running through my head since yesterday morning.
Let it Be
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken-hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah, there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Ah, let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Oh, there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Songwriters: שרים אלדד, Lennon, John Winston, Mccartney, Paul James.
Yes, I know this is a secular song, but that doesn’t mean we cannot learn anything from it. Am I right?
Consider the first line, “When I find myself in times of trouble.” What is your first instinct when things go awry? Do you immediately start to fret? Is your first instinct to complain? Does the downward trajectory ruin your whole day?
OR
Do you lean into the Word for strength and encouragement?
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak – Isaiah 40:28-29 NIV
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. – Matthew 6:25-34 NIV
The next time you get the urge to let the stresses of life overtake you, pause, take a breath, and listen for the Holy Spirit to whisper, “Let it be” in your ear,
My Life in Our Father's World 
Barb, Good thoughts. There are often great lines in many songs that make me pause and consider the wisdom both intended and the unintended as well.
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I agree Gary.
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I often blame myself when things go awry. It’s easy to feel responsible for everything, even if it’s clearly not my fault.
Let it Be is a great song! I’ve heard Paul McCartney say how he wrote it during a difficult time for the band. His mom came to him in a dream and told him to just “Let it Be.” This was great advice for dealing with John and Yoko. 😌
I hope you had a great time on your road trip. I feel another foodie post coming from your way soon!
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You are correct, my friend!
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I love this song and I listened to the Beetles all the time long, long ago before I became a believer. Reading the comment by “davidsdailydose,” my heart sang in realizing Paul McCartney had a godly mother who appeared to him in a dream. And yes, yes, yes God is in the words of songs that are secular and in people we don’t think He’s in ….. and in their mothers. Thanks for this post, Barbara. It’s a needed message.
❤️Michele
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I’m glad it helped
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Definitely a song I listened to when going thru rough times.
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Let it be, that’s good advice,
‘cept cancer gets a vote,
and I won’t be making nice,
will grab it by the throat,
and turn the b*****d inside out,
then turn him round again
before he can whine and shout
from my inflicted pain.
I will not let this battle be,
so long as I have breath.
The only outcome’s victory
or a really bloody death,
a walk to Heaven bathed in red
while each angel bows his head.
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I need the HS to whisper that every minute. But He is, isn’t He? I just need to listen.
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Barb, this is great! Those scriptures are so comforting and it’s a good reminder to go to God at the first sign of trouble rather than start complaining. Thanks for your words of wisdom. And, yes, Let It Be is a secular song, but it’s fun to listen to. Blessings to you! xo
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Yes, it’s good to turn to God and “let it be” instead of frantically trying to fix everything ourselves.
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❤️
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I’m never sure what the Beatles meant by this song, but I enjoy it all the same. I love that you included Jer 29:11 in this post, Barb. It’s a verse that ‘appears’ to me just when I need it or am on the cusp of something new or different. Seeing the verse here, makes me believe even more deeply in a God who holds my future in His hands.
As always, I’m grateful for your inspiration. Hugs.
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I love how God brings us exactly what we need in His perfect timing!
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Wise words, Barb.
Thanks for sharing.
(Your FMF neighbor #22)
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I love this song! One that reminds me of my childhood!
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Great post! I love this song. Thank you for sharing!!! “Let it be’, is a very good message for us all! 🙂
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Barb, thanks for the verses and reminders to look to God rather than our struggles.Goodness knows I need to remember to let it be…right into Jesus’ hands.
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That passage in Matt. 6 is one of my favorites.
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I like to think the Lord breathes his message into all kinds of music, all kinds of people. Truth is truth wherever it is found. Thanks for the sharing the lyrics to this one, Barb. I haven’t thought of it in awhile. Let it be!
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