Awake to the possibility that each day calls for greater depth in discerning life’s important questions, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity offer Terry Holder’s ‘In God’s Eye’ for prayerful consideration as well as a free music download.
As you listen to this tune, consider some additional wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi. “In whatever way you think you will best please our Lord God and follow in his footsteps and in poverty, take that way with the Lord God’s blessing.” This saint, who initiated the Lent-sensitive Stations of the Cross, searched prayerfully for answers to his own questions not only in the peak of spiritual communion on Mount La Verna, but while responding to Christ alive in the faces of the poor in his society. Each moment has the potential for inspiration.
Comment from Terry Holder
“In God’s Eyes” was inspired by the age-old question we all have. Why am I here, what’s it all about? I’m a very spiritual person and I believe we should try and live in the moment, that is when life happens. You can make plans and worry about all things you really have no control over but life will not wait for you. The title of the CD “Ticket To The Moment” was inspired by the line in the song, “Life is your ticket to the moment better live it now.”
About Terry Holder
With passion, enthusiasm and hard work, Terry Holder’s songs are getting her noticed and her engaging performances are opening hearts everywhere she goes. Terry is gifted with a voice to break your heart. In her live shows, she has the undeniable ability to charm and connect with her listeners her soulful songs draw the listener right into the moment.
Terry’s 2001 debut CD, “Am I Here Is This Me,” was originally intended only as a keepsake for her daughters. With the encouragement from those who heard the CD, Terry started playing out. The album of introspective songs garnered sales and critical acclaim and was followed in 2004 by her second CD, “Colored Rooms.”
Recognized for her talent as a songwriter, she was selected as a “Kerrville New Folk Finalist” in 2008, 2010 and again in 2011. Terry was also selected as 2011 finalist for the “Wildflower” song writing competition.
On her latest studio CD, “Ticket To The Moment,” she continues to explore her passions through her heartfelt and gutsy songs. This CD delivers her emotionally driven songs around lyrics that take you on a journey with flashes of love, abandon, heartbreak, and social self-awareness. She was joined in the studio by veteran musicians Freebo, Joel Tepp, Garey Shelton, Ben Smith, Jerry Holder, John Nyman, John Morton and Cynthia Morrow. After many years living in Alaska Terry now makes her home in Olympia Washington. She continues to build a loyal following while touring as a duo or with her band in concert and at festivals around the country.
“It’s very humbling and gratifying when people like your music. If I can touch one person with a song, then I feel that I have accomplished something great in my life.”
Lyrics:
IN GOD’S EYES
Words and Music by Terry Holder
Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out
It starts to rain its sink or swim again
Voices in your head start to fill you with self-doubt
You start to talk to yourself again
What’s it all about
Are we just killing time
While we go round and round
In God’s Eyes
Just when you think you’re safe and sound with the love you’re in
There’s a hurricane that’ll bend and break your will
Twisted contradiction how can love be a sin
Are we selling out do we need forgiveness
What’s it all about
Are we just killing time
While we go round and round
In God’s Eyes
In God’s Eyes
Who says we run out of dreams
Somebody save one for me
Just when you think you’ve got both feet on the ground
The earth quakes and you’re right back where you’ve been
Life is your ticket to the moment better live it now
Wake up let it begin
What’s it all about
Are we just killing time
While we go round and round
In God’s Eyes
In God’s Eyes
In God’s Eyes
