Distance is a sample word with big impact. Whether it's a long drive, a long flight or just a long walk, distance is something that we all don't particularly like to face each day. Distance is connected to the another word we don't particularly like-separation. Distance, in our minds, is what separates us, whether physically or emotionally. Have you ever felt separated? Take it a step further: have you ever felt isolated? Have you ever been faced with distance? We all have! Some of us have more than others. Yet, what we do with distance is what counts. The best way to deal with distance is to get rid of it. Sometimes we can take measures to drastically reduce distance. Other times, we might just be able to minimally reduce distance. The most important thing is that we do our best to make the distance bearable and that takes effort. Sara Evans' song "No Place That Far" describes the effort we should want to take to make the distance bearable.
"No Place That Far"
I can't imagine, any greater fear
Then waking up, without you here,
And though the sun, would still shine on,
My whole world, would all be gone,
But not for long,
If I had to run, if I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers, just to climb a thousand walls,
Always know that I would find a way, to get to where you are,
There's no place that far
It wouldn't matter why we're apart,
Lonely minds or two stubborn hearts
Nothing short of God above
Could turn me away from your love
I need you that much
If I had to run, if I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers, just to climb a thousand walls,
Always know that I would find a way, to get to where you are,
There's no place that far
If I had to run, if I had to crawl
If I had to swim a hundred rivers, just to climb a thousand walls,
Always know that I would find a way, to get to where you are,
There's no place that far
Baby there's no place that far
We do very big things for people we love, no matter the distance. Perhaps we would climb a thousand walls or swim a hundred rivers. Love makes you do some pretty crazy things. When you really stop and think about it, love knows no distance. Love crosses boundaries. Love breaks down barriers. Love swims a hundred rivers just to climb a thousand walls.
The truth of the matter is this: Distance is nothing because with love there really is no place that far!!!
That, my friends is just a few thoughts from a small town southern man!
