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"Road of Wonder (Mary’s Song)" by Heidi Elgaard: Rediscovering Hope Through Mary’s Eyes


Heidi Elgaard - Road of Wonder (Mary's Song)

"Road of Wonder (Mary's Song)" by Heidi Elgaard is an invitation to walk alongside Mary Magdalene, one of the pivotal people in Christianity. Released just in time for Holy Week, this song captures Mary's change from brokenness to unwavering devotion. The song starts with the lyrics, "When I first met Him, // I was shattered and broken," Mary's initial encounter with Jesus. With "a touch and a word," her life gets an extreme makeover: "He brought back a life // I thought the demons had swallowed."

Heidi beautifully describes Mary's faith journey - her decision to follow Jesus, her anguish at the cross ("I wept by the cross but tears could not drown my sorrows"), and her awe at His resurrection: "That's when you revealed to me your truth and your glory." This song reminds us how Jesus reaches out and meets us in our darkest moments and calls us into purpose. Mary's faith journey is so relatable because it also mirrors parts of our faith journey!

"His lessons sound so simple // But they can be hard to live and breathe," echoing thoughts that we also may have. On Sundays, we listen to teachings that seem simple, but as the week progresses, we realize that they may be more difficult to implement, bringing us back to our own struggles. The key is in what we do with His lessons. What choice did Mary make, and what choice will you make today? Will you travel this road alone?

Easter isn't just about celebrating the resurrection of our Lord on the third day after his crucifixion. Mary shows us that it is also about our journey and how accepting His invitation will change it into a "road of wonder," where He will travel by our side. If you're looking for hope and renewal in your life, then this song is for you. Happy travels!

(Related scripture: Luke 8:2; John 20:16; Matthew 28:5-6)

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