The other day, I was introduced to the song, “Mother Mary”, by Eric Clapton. It has been running through my head today and I am grateful for that. He wrote the song after a band member had died, Richard Manuel. Clapton himself had hit rock bottom, abusing alcohol. In “Clapton: The Autobiography,” he wrote: “I was in complete despair. In the privacy of my room, I begged for help. From that day until this, I have never failed to pray in the morning, on my knees, asking for help, and at night, to express gratitude for my life and, most of all, for my sobriety.” I think it takes a great deal of humility for someone – especially one who is famous – to admit they need help and that they cannot go it alone. The song is a beautiful, heart wrenching, and something that I think everyone can identify with. Here is the video with Luciano Pavarotti and here are the lyrics:

Holy Mother, where are you?
Tonight I feel broken in two.
I’ve seen the stars fall from the sky.
Holy mother, can’t keep from crying.

Oh I need your help this time,
Get me through this lonely night.
Tell me please which way to turn
To find myself again.

Holy mother, hear my prayer,
Somehow I know you’re still there.
Send me please some peace of mind;
Take away this pain.

I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait any longer.
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait for you.

Holy mother, hear my cry,
I’ve cursed your name a thousand times.
I’ve felt the anger running through my soul;
All I need is a hand to hold.

Oh I feel the end has come,
No longer my legs will run.
You know I would rather be
In your arms tonight.

When my hands no longer play,
My voice is still, I fade away.
Holy mother, then I’ll be
Lying in, safe within your arms.

I Found God today in a humble cry for help and an answered prayer.