We sort of met on my TV show about a year ago, I wanted to have dinner with him after the show but we missed each other and never got together. I don’t know yet if meeting him was God’s way of getting me past a hard time or if it is more than that. But I know our meeting last night was not an accident. And I know I needed the time we spent together last night. And for the gossip rags, he left at eleven.  It has been really hard since my accident. And I know that song he just sang was for me. It may have been for some of you too but it was for me.” She turned around to the leader. “I know this is unusual and probably sounds weird but do you guys think you can give me a C cord and just follow me a little? I just need a little background. I guess I should ask if it is ok for me to sing?”

The leader shrugged, Darin smiled and nodded, the leader nodded back, Darin squeezed her hand and went to the keyboard.

She looked back, they gave her the cord and she started to sing, “Live for Jesus, that’s what matters, and when other houses crumble mine are strong. Live for Jesus, that’s what matters. Till they see the light in me and come along.” Darin had no idea she knew the song, it was one they usually sung but for some reason they had just not used in the first set.

She motioned to them to continue and they joined in. On the third time she called to the audience, “Sing it with us a couple times. And think about what you are singing. This is important.” After about three refrains she started into the song “Because He lives.” She sang the first verse and chorus and then started the second,

“How sweet to hold a new born baby,

and feel the pride and joy it brings.

But greater still the calm assurance,

this child can face uncertain days

because he lives.”

She stopped at the end of the verse and looked around. “No matter what you are facing, what is happening, if you have Jesus, you can face tomorrow.” She continued,

“And then one day I’ll cross that river,

I’ll fight life’s final war with pain,

and then as death gives way to victory,

I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know he lives.”

Darin just looked on in awe. She knew verses of the song he didn’t know. She looked back and said, “G.” The leader nodded and she started to sing, “Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong.” When she finished it she said, “E” and whispered, “You may not know this, but follow me, it is easy.” She began a song that none of them knew but the tune and lyrics were very simple and yet powerful worship. They followed her easily.

Lord You are my Rock
And my Fortress
Lord You are the King
Of all kings
Lord You are the great
And awesome Mighty God
My Master Creator
The Ruler of Everything

Worthy is the Lamb
That was slain
Worthy is the King
Whose name’s above all names
The King of kings
The Lord of lords
El Shaidai The Prince of Peace
Emmanuel to You I cry

Holy is the Lamb
That was slain
Holy is the King
Whose name’s above all names
I bow down and worship the Lamb
Upon the throne
For I desire oh Lord to be
Called Your own

One after another the people in the bowed heads and some knelt. She finished it and then started the old hymn, “When I survey the wondrous cross” in a contemporary style. She did the familiar verse then went into another one:

“Forbid it Lord that I would boast,

Save in the death of Christ my God

All the vain things that charm me most

I sacrifice them Lord for you my God.”

Finally she stopped. “Thank you for listening to me. Please, don’t applaud, just honor Him by being quiet and listening to what he says to you. Think about how good He is.” She put the mic in the stand and walked off the stage. The place was quiet then someone said, “Thank you Lord.” A quiet praying spread across the room and continued for nearly twenty minutes.

Karen: Chapter One – The Attack
Karen Chapter 13: Darin Sings to Her

Karen 15: Darin Learns More About Her