Slow News Day
Praying for Peace: Terri Clark's Reflection on a World Obsessed with Sensation
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How many times a pop star can go under the knife?
Questioning the frequency of a pop star undergoing plastic surgery.
Seems to be the conversation makin' rounds tonight
Noticing that the topic of discussion revolves around pop stars and their surgeries.
And standing at the bar, two friends are lookin' for a fight
Observing two friends at a bar who are ready to argue about moral values.
Over what the Bible says is wrong or right
Referencing a disagreement over what is considered right or wrong based on religious beliefs.
When someone made a movie about Jesus on the cross
Reflecting on controversies surrounding a movie about Jesus on the cross.
A journalism war of what is truth and what is not
Describing a journalism war questioning the truth in the portrayal of Jesus.
Was all that they could talk about everyday for weeks?
Wondering if this topic dominated conversations for an extended period.
And do you think that's how He wanted it to be
Pondering whether such discussions align with the intentions of Jesus.
Lately, I pray for a slow news day
Expressing a desire for a day with less sensational news.
'Cause everything good's not bad enough for the front page
Highlighting that positive events don't often make it to the front page.
For every ten we lose, we only hear of one that's saved
Commenting on the disproportionate focus on negative news compared to positive stories.
Sometimes, I wanna hide away the rain for a slow news day
Expressing a wish to shield oneself from negativity on a calm day.
People are still good that I always will believe
Believing in the inherent goodness of people despite current challenges.
But these it feels like everyone could use a little peace
Feeling that everyone could benefit from a bit more peace.
Living in a world that's filled with fear and worry
Acknowledging the prevailing atmosphere of fear and worry in the world.
It might be time for us to hear a different story
Suggesting a need for alternative, positive narratives in the media.
Lately, I pray for a slow news day
Reiterating the desire for a day with less sensationalized news.
'Cause everything good's not bad enough for the front page
Emphasizing that positive events often don't receive front-page attention.
For every ten we lose, we only hear of one that's saved
Commenting on the lack of coverage for the many positive stories.
Sometimes, I wanna hide away the rain for a slow news day
Expressing a wish to escape from negativity on a calm day.
When I wake up I don't wanna see
Expressing a desire to avoid distressing headlines on the morning news.
Those headlines on the TV screen
Specifically not wanting to see negative headlines on the TV screen.
Lately, I pray for a slow news day
Reiterating the prayer for a day with less sensationalized news.
'Cause everything good's not bad enough for the front page
Stressing that positive events are often overlooked by the media.
For every ten we lose, we only hear of one that's saved
Commenting on the disproportionate focus on negative news compared to positive stories.
Sometimes, I wanna hide away the rain for a slow news day
Expressing a wish to shield oneself from negativity on a calm day.
A slow news day
Repeating the desire for a slow news day.
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