I gain more and more appreciation for Classic Country Music each time that I perform a tune from that era. This summer I was fortunate enough to get to perform "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers, in Medora. What a fun song to sing and perform for others!
A few days ago, I woke up with that song in my head first thing. I hadn't listened to it for months, so I remember thinking that it was strange that this song was so vivid in my mind that morning. As I got ready for work, the song just stuck with me, and I kept singing it in my mind, over and over, and even caught myself singing it out loud a few times. As I was singing "The Gambler", I realized for the very first time, that this song is not about the game of Gambling at all. I had never before caught the depth of these lyrics.
Here is the link to listen now, to Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler"
These lyrics had such a profound effect on me that morning, and throughout the day. And I still can't shake the feeling of Divine advice in this tune at that time! In life, we all need to try to "know when to fold", and give in to what is meant to be. We also need to know what is worth holding onto and fighting for, no matter what. We strive to know when to "walk away" from something or someone that is not good for ourselves. And, well, if we feel the urge to "Run" away from something, then we certainly better listen to that urge!
Lastly, there is nothing in this earthly life that is worth counting and comparing and tracking. None of our earthly possessions will be able to accompany us to heaven, nor are they worth anything in the long run!
So, God placed this Kenny Rogers tune in my mind that morning, to remind me what is most important in this earthly life. And I received the clear message, that the people that I love most are the only ones that truly matter; they deserve my time and attention, and all the rest is just stuff!
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