Fireworks and promises of the future

Several months back, I was driving alone in my silent van. I thought to turn on the radio, and as I did the words to this, then unfamiliar to me, song played to the questions and concerns of my heart.

"You don't have to feel like a wasted space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow"

I felt that it was not coincidence that I was hearing this message.  A message I can only count as one from Heaven.  You see, I generally stick to the oldies channel, Christian, Broadway, or Latin music channel!  So, being on a pop channel, isn't where you'll usually find me.  The message spoke deeply to my heart.  It reminded me, in that low moment, that I'm original, special, and unique.  I'm not just wasting space or time, and there are many wonderful promise of the future that with my effort and patience will be of great joy and peace.

Many of you may already know this song.  But, if you're like me about music, then let me share it with you.

"Firework" by Katy Perry

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep six feet under?
Scream but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you 
'Cause there's a spark in you?

You just gotta ignite the light 
and let it shine
Just own the night 
like the 4th of July

'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

You don't have to feel like a wasted space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time you'll know

You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through-ough-ough

'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
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If you're a bit unsure of your value, as I all too often am, then I hope you will take heart to know that the world needs you.  People around you need you.  Make a difference by shining in the darkness-- with hearts of kindness and hands of service.

The sun will rise, even after the darkest night.  The sun always rises!  Don't give up hope. 
Christine