Stain Glass Masquerade

This morning during our church's offertory my Baby Girl #3 and Steps sang the song Stain Glass Masquerade. It's a song by Casting Crowns . The did a wonderful job.

My Baby Girl left Sunday School class early to go practice with Steps in the sanctuary. Just before she left, she shared with me that she was a nervous. She felt like she had butterflies in her belly. I told her not to worry, that they were going to do great. They have been practicing for quite some time. I know they were both nervous, but to tell the truth, it didn't show.They sing so beautiful together and they have great harmony. I look forward to hearing them sing together again. I pray that our Heavenly Father bless them as they continue to follow His will for their lives.

Casting Crowns is a Christian band. We have a couple of their cd's. There isn't one song that doesn't reach down and touch your heart. Below are the lyrics to the song they sang. If you check out their site, you can hear a brief part of the song.


Stain Glass Masquerade

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small

Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they’ll soon discover
That I don’t belong

So I tuck it all away, like everything’s okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I’ll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them

*Chorus*
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation’s open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who’s been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only one who’s traded
In the altar for a stage

The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart

But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be

Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay

Chorus x2

Well if the invitation’s open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small