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Blissfull BalladsTable of Contents1. Divine Love: The Journey of a Lifetime(based on The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis)2. Making Space For Grace(based on The Grace in Dying by Kathleen Dowling Singh)3. Everything Belongs(based on Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr)4. Holy Envy(based on Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor)5. The Prodigal Sons(based on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen)6. The Blessings of God’s Kingdom(based on The Beatitudes of Peace by John Dear)7. On the Brink of Everything Great(based on On the Brink of Everything by Parker J. Palmer)8. Trinity(based on The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr w/Michael Morrell)9. Open The Door of Your Heart(based on Christian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of God by James Finley)10. The Fruit of Abiding(based on John 15: 1-17 and Galatians 5:22)

DIVINE LOVE: THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME(based on The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis) by David Bradshaw - Key of GGG/CGWe're all born of Love .G/A# G/FGWe all exist in Love,GG/CGWe are destined for Divine Love.G/A# G/FGIt's the journey of a lifetime.CC/BAm7From day one - to the end of our days,GCGWe live and learn in the school of Love.CC/BAm7Our Creator, loved us into life,GCGG/F#Gives us the power of loving others.EmAmFAMILY LOVE first teaches us we belong,EmAmAnd how to embrace anothers goodness.EmAmWe each long for unconditional loveGCGC G G/F#Of father, mother, sister and brother.EmAmTRUE FRIENDS are "the crown of life"EmAmwhich help us to achieve great thingsEmAmTrue friends make the brave braver,G C GCGAnd the kind kinder, for Love's sake.EmAmPASSIONATE LOVE means finding delight,EmAmIn filling our beloved's deepest needs.EmAmWhere giving and receiving converge,GCG CGG/F#Union with anothers body, mind and soul.

EmAmDIVINE LOVE means mirroring God's love.EmAmEarthly loves prepare us for heavenly love.EmAmWe're made to love God and one another,GCGCGThis requires unconditional love from above.CG/BAm7From the adoration of our parent's love,GCGTo the sparkling eyes of a best friend,CG/BAm7To the passionate kiss of our beloved,GCGTo the transformation of Divine Love.G G/C GG/A# G/C GHow, you may ask . can we truly please God?G G/C GG/A# G/F GBy practicing unconditional love . with every one!G G/C GG/A# G/FGNow my life's challenge. Loving more each day! (2x)

MAKING SPACE FOR GRACE(based on The Grace in Dying by Kathleen Dowling Singh) by David Bradshaw – Key of AAFG AMay we all find the inner joy of surrender,AFGA B-C-Dmaking space for Grace in both life and death.DD/A# D/CDDeath is a mirror, reflecting all of life,DD/A#D/CDFrom perceived tragedy, to experienced grace.ECDEWe're all ordinary people, facing ordinary death,ECDESelflessly born into this world, we shall selflessly die.AFGALiving is fragile, and dying is safe,AFGA B-C-DGiving is healing, crying myself awake.DD/A# D/CDOur journey into ego, notions of time and space,DD/A# D/CDOur journey out of ego, helps make space for Grace.ECDEThe key to happiness in life; compassion and attention,ECDEThe key to embracing death; acceptance and surrender.AFGALife's task; transforming our suffering into joy,AFGA B-C-DDeath's task; transcending body, mind and spirit.DD/A#D/CDKnowing ourselves to be planted in Divine Love,DD/A#D/CDWe seamlessly merge from earthly to heavenly love.ECDELike an ice cube, melting back into water,ECDEWarmed by God's love, we ascend as heavenly steam.

AFGAMay we all find the inner joy of surrender,AFGA B-C-Dmaking space for Grace in both life and death.DD/A#D/CDWithin every tragedy is the seeds of Grace,DD/A#D/CDA seed must fall to the ground to produce fruit.ECDEBlessed are those who mourn, they shall be comforted,ECDEGrace and peace follow suffering and pain.AFGALiving is fragile, and dying is safe,AFGA B-C-DGiving is healing, crying myself awake.DD/A#D/CDWe give thanks for every breath we take,DD/A#D/CDInspired lives, until a last breath we take.ECDELike stained-glass windows, we sparkle in the sun,ECDEBut true beauty is revealed from the light within.AFGALife's task; transforming our suffering into joy,AFGA B-C-DDeath's task; transcending body, mind and spirit.DD/A#D/C DAll traces of fear of death are now lost,DD/A#D/CDAs space for Grace and joy is now found.ECDELove's our last connection with this world,ECDELove's our natural condition leaving this world.AFGAMay we all find the inner joy of surrender,AFGAmaking space for Grace in both life and death. (2X)

EVERYTHING BELONGS(based on Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr) by David Bradshaw - Key of DDA#7 C7D D/A# D/CBelieve it or not, everything belongs,DD/FD/GD D/C D/BBelieve it or not, nothing's out of place.DA#7 C7DD/A# D/CSuffering gets my attention,DD/FD/GDAnd Love expands my heart.Amaj7Dmaj7I want to see like God sees,Amaj7Dmaj7Trusting the flow of life,Amaj7Dmaj7Fmaj7 ESo deep it even includes death.DA#7 C7DD/A# D/CHow I see anything, Is how I see everything,DD/F D/GDD/C D/BSuddenly I love even my enemy.DA#7 C7DD/A# D/CGrace leads me to emptiness,DD/FD/GDThen fills the void with more Grace.Amaj7Dmaj7Lord help me learn to let go,Amaj7Dmaj7to be born again, and again, and again.Amaj7Dmaj7All is priceless if it's sacred,Amaj7Dmaj7Fmaj7 EAll is sacred if the world is God's temple.DA#7 C7DD/A# D/CWhen I'm nothing before my God,DD/F D/GDD/C D/BI'm ready to receive all from God.DA#7C7D D/A# D/CI grow by subtraction, not addition,DD/FD/GDBy letting go, not by holding tight.

Amaj7Dmaj7I am learning to trust God,Amaj7Dmaj7As I learn that God trusts me.Amaj7Dmaj7To sin is not a shame,Amaj7Dmaj7Fmaj7God even uses sin to transform me.EDA#7C7DD/A# D/CA world of original blessing, not sin,DD/FD/GDD/C D/BA world of abundance, not scarcity.DA#7C7DD/A# D/CMy soul learns from both dark and light,DD/FD/GDGod loves all creation, rejecting none.Amaj7Dmaj7The work of the soul is attachment,Amaj7Dmaj7The work of the spirit is detachment,Amaj7Dmaj7The Third Way is a divine dance of both.DA#7C7D D/A# D/CLife is nothing but a great school of love,DD/FD/GD D/C D/BGod is a Lover, closer to me than myself.DA#7C7DD/A# D/CGod's love is a river that's flowing,DD/F D/GDand we're all in it, so fear not!DA#7C7DD/A# D/CBelieve it or not, everything belongs,DD/FD/GDD/C D/BBelieve it or not, nothing's out of place.DA#7C7DD/A# D/CLord I ask for a contemplative heart.

HOLY ENVY(based on Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor) by David Bradshaw - Key of EEF#GAImagine seeing all with new eyes full of love,EF#GAEmbracing union with all - starting with God.ABCDEnding the trajectory of violence and division,ABCDChanging the flow of history toward compassion.GFmaj7Cmaj7B7Holy envy - finding God in the faith of others,GFmaj7Cmaj7B7Holy envy - seeing God's face in one another,GFmaj7Cmaj7B7C DHoly envy - listening for the genuine in each other.EF#GAWelcome to the inter-spiritual age of awakening,EF#GAThe end of exclusion, dawning full inclusion.ABCDA new worldview where East meets West,ABCDA new recognition that The Golden Rule is best.GFmaj7Cmaj7B7Holy envy - finding God in the faith of others,GFmaj7Cmaj7B7Holy envy - seeing God's face in one another,GFmaj7Cmaj7B7C DHoly envy - listening for the genuine in each other.EF#GAI now see universal truth and everything belongs,EF#GAI can see why dividing and Judging is so wrong.ABCDCan we now agree to place God at the very center,ABCDMay we both ascend and descend into godly union.GFmaj7Cmaj7B7Holy envy - finding God in the faith of others,GFmaj7Cmaj7B7Holy envy - seeing God's face in one another,GFmaj7Cmaj7B7GFmaj7G Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 EHoly envy - listening for the genuine in each other . Holy envy . Holy envy .

THE PRODIGAL SONS(based on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen) by David Bradshaw - Key of CG-A-B CC/BAmAm/GThe story is told of the prodigal son,DmGA-B-CWho left Father's love in search of fun.CC/BAmAm/GAfter reckless living in a distant land,DmGA-B-CEmpty of all his father placed in his hand.CC/BAmAm/GStripped of his dignity he decides to come home,DmGA-B-CHoping to regain Father's forgiveness and shalom.CC/BAmAm/GAs he approaches father to his total surprise,DmGA-B-CHe sees only compassion deep within his eyes.CC/BAmAm/GHe said, “Bring the best robe, sandals and ring,DmGA-B-CMy lost son is now found, come, let us all sing!”CC/BAmAm/G“Come one and all gather, for a great feast,DmGAmlet us now celebrate, my joy is complete!”DmAmFrom self-hood to son-ship, the father is good,EmBmThe journey of each child to reach manhood.DmAmFrom self-hood to son-ship, the father is good,EmBmC-G-A-BHis great love the prodigal now understood.CC/B AmAm/GMeanwhile, the elder brother's anger burned,DmGA-B-Cresentment grew, away from father he turned.CC/B AmAm/GHe said: "What have you ever given to me? DmGA-B-CFor these many years I have served thee?"

CC/BAmAm/GFather now showed mercy to his other son,DmGA-B-C“You are always with me, we are as one CC/BAmAm/GBeloved everything I have is for you DmGA-B-CAs I have, forgive your brother too.”CC/BAm Am/GCome sons and daughters into Father's arms,DmGA-B-CA loving embrace, free of malice or harm.CC/BAm Am/GJoin Father's feast at his banquet table,DmGA-B-CClaim your place, He's made you able.CC/BAm Am/GCome home, wayward children, come home,DmGA-B-CBe welcomed with joy my child, come home.CC/BAm Am/GFather offers peace for each restless heart,DmGAmReceive His love, it’s yours from the start.DmAmFrom self-hood to son-ship, now to father-hood,EmBmThe journey of each life, is destined for good.DmAmFrom self-hood to son-ship, now to father-hood,EmBmC-D-E.God's love for both prodigals is now understood.

THE BLESSINGS OF GOD'S KINGDOM(based on Matt. 5:3-10 and The Beatitudes of Peace by John Dear) by David Bradshaw - Key of EEE/CBLESSED are the POOR in spirit,DEFor theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.EE/CBLESSED are those who MOURN,DAFor they will be comforted.GG/FTHESE are HIS commandments,CDthe BLESSINGS of GOD's Kingdom;GG/FLOVE GOD with your whole heart,CDLOVE Your NEIGHBOR as Your-self.EE/CBLESSED are the MEEK,DEFor they will inherit the earth.EE/CBLESSED are those SEEKING righteousness,DAFor they will be filled.GG/FTHESE are HIS commandments,CDThe BLESSINGS of GOD's Kingdom;GG/FLOVE GOD with your whole heart,CDLOVE Your NEIGHBOR as Your-self

EE/CBLESSED are the MERCIFUL,DEFor they will be shown mercy.EE/CBLESSED are the PURE IN HEART,DAFor they will see GOD.GG/FTHESE are HIS commandments,CDThe BLESSINGS of GOD's Kingdom;GG/FLOVE GOD with your whole heart,CDLOVE Your NEIGHBOR as Your-self.EE/CBLESSED are the PEACEMAKERS,DEFor they'll be called children of GOD.EE/CBLESSED are those PERSECUTED,DAFor theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.GG/FTHESE are HIS commandments,CDThe BLESSINGS of GOD's Kingdom;GG/FLOVE GOD with your whole heart,CDLOVE Your NEIGHBOR as Your-self.CB7 A-G-F-EAnd even your enemy.

ON THE BRINK OF EVERYTHING GREAT(Based upon On The Brink of Everything by Parker J. Palmer) by David Bradshaw – Key of EmEmB7EmB7We are born into this world from mystery,EmB7EmB7And, when life's done, we return to mystery.CB7CB7The meaning of life no one can be sure,CB7C DEm B7 Em B7But I can & do control my intention to serve.EmB7CB7To free my adventurous true soul,EmB7EmB7I must flee my old self-seeking ego.CB7CB7I'm aging now as my time slips away,CB7CDEm B7 Em B7Moving beyond my lying childish days.ABCBHow shall I then live, my dearest friends?ABCDHow shall I then die, when it finally ends?DEFEAs my small life on earth now grows old,DEFG F EMay the dross graciously turn to gold.EmB7EmB7Now it's time to jettison my mental junk,EmB7EmB7Long-held views I must rid from my trunk.CB7CB7I'm called to embrace both darkness & light,CB7CB7To co-create a unified heart, that's right.EmB7EmB7My big chance to connect both battery poles,EmB7EmB7Come let's re-connect, both young and old.CB7CB7I'm investing my life now, becoming a mentor,CB7CB7Em B7EmSharing lessons-learned, seeking what's in store yeah there’s more!