Say What You Need To Say… (thanks John Mayer)

January 27, 2010 | Posted by Debbie Devine

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I wait and watch for inspiration for these messages to you, and I found it this month in a song: John Mayer’s “Say What You Need to Say” �
“Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even if your eyes are closing
Say it with your heart wide open
Say what you need to say.”
So much of [...]

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