The origin of Journey’s classic song “Don’t Stop Believing” was a joint effort among the group’s members. Co-written by Neal Schon and Steve Perry, the inspiration for the lyrics occurred during experiences on the sunset strip. However, one sleepless night in a Detroit hotel, spawned words based upon the shadows seen from street lights below. Since this album’s debut in 1981, Don’t Stop Believing has been embraced by individuals and teams searching for faith and hope.
There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him, Mark 7:32.
Jesus was a rock star of the first century in name only. Instead of groupies, desperate souls similar to figures on the land of misfit toys in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer flocked to Jesus seeking some form of healing. When doctors couldn’t help these people, they followed Jesus by land or sea just to get a glimpse or fit through the masses to touch Jesus’ cloak. While there is no indication of a mantra coming from these crowds, I can imagine some crying out to Jesus singing, “Don’t stop the healing!”
People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak,” Mark 7:37.
Today, financial issues, a struggling economy and unemployment have caused many to doubt if miracles still exist. These skeptics often cry out without experiencing or seeing any tangible answers to prayer. If these pattern continues, I would not be surprised if believers lose hope and possibly stop believing completely. When these periods of unbelief arrive, don’t forget the Jesus jingle, Don’t Stop the Healing. May the thought of previous miracles spark new life to hurting souls.
by Jay Mankus
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