Eric and Leslie have authored ten books, and their popular presentation for young adults on the “four secrets to an amazing love story“ has garnered applause from marriage and family experts, media personalities, and teen specialists around the country. They have been guests on numerous media platforms, including being among the top ten Focus on the Family radio broadcasts in 2002. Eric and Leslie’s best-selling books include When God Writes Your Love Story, When Dreams Come True, Authentic Beauty, God’s Gift to Women, and Teaching True Love to a Sex-at-Thirteen Generation.
Praise
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Two trees and fields and the sunny day
A place to keep our memories
And waste the day away
You know the years changed our lives
With different roads, we arrived
To where we're meant to be
So far apart, how time flies
To relive our joys and the lives we found
I come and knock on your door
But you're not here anymore
It was you that I heard
It was you in every word
They were loving and kind
That helped me to find
To leave this mourning behind
So I'll sing
I'll Sing this praise to you
I'll Sing this praise to you
I'll Sing this praise to you
I'll Sing this praise to you
Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum.
Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo
Et in terra.
The first paragraph of these lyrics begins by painting a nostalgic picture of a place where the singer and someone else used to play. This place was filled with two trees, fields, and sunny days, and it held many cherished memories. The singer acknowledges that as time passed, their lives took different paths, leading them to where they are now, far apart from each other. The longing for the past is evident when the singer expresses the desire to relive their shared joys, but sadly realizes that the person they seek is no longer present.
Moving on to the second paragraph, the lyrics suggest that the person being sung about had a significant influence on the singer's life. The singer heard this person's voice in every word they said, which carried love and kindness. These words were transformative, helping the singer to find a way to move beyond their grief or mourning. The act of singing is introduced as a means of expressing gratitude and admiration for this person.
The third paragraph introduces a Latin phrase, "Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra." This phrase is the beginning of the Lord's Prayer in Latin, which translates to "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." By including this phrase, the lyrics shift to a spiritual context, as if the singer is addressing God directly. This phrase serves as a reminder of the singer's desire to honor and praise the person they have been singing about.
The final paragraph repeats the statement from the previous paragraph, stating the singer's intention to sing praises to this person. By repeating it multiple times, it emphasizes the deep gratitude and reverence the singer holds for them. The act of singing is seen as a way to convey these emotions and sentiments, a way to express their praise and thanks.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place we used to play
In the past, there was a special place where we would spend time joyfully
Two trees and fields and the sunny day
It was a beautiful location with trees, open fields, and a bright day
A place to keep our memories
This place held our cherished memories
And waste the day away
We would spend carefree hours there
You know the years changed our lives
Over time, our lives were significantly altered
With different roads, we arrived
We took separate paths and ended up in different places
To where we're meant to be
But ultimately, we reached the destinations we were destined for
So far apart, how time flies
It's remarkable how time has passed and made us so distant from each other
So when the day comes around
When that particular day arrives
To relive our joys and the lives we found
To revisit the happiness and experiences we discovered
I come and knock on your door
I make an effort to reach out to you
But you're not here anymore
However, you are no longer present
It was you that I heard
I recognized your voice
It was you in every word
Your influence was present in every word
They were loving and kind
Your words were filled with love and kindness
That helped me to find
They guided me to discover
To leave this mourning behind
To move on from a state of mourning
So I'll sing
Therefore, I will express my emotions through singing
I'll Sing this praise to you
I will offer this song of praise to you
Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth
Et in terra.
As it is in heaven.
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Written by: Eric Taquino
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@vidaljedidiah8031
Tonight I saw a shooting star
Made me wonder where you are
For years I have been dreaming of you
And I wonder if you're thinking of me too
In this world of cheap romance
And love that only fades after the dance
They say that I'm a fool to wait for something more
How can I really love someone I've never seen before
But I have longed for true love every day that I have lived
And I know that real love is all about learning how to give
So I pray that god will bring you to me
And I pray you'll find me waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully, I will write
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of loves worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes I am yours
Faithfully
Tonight I saw two lovers kiss
Reminded me of my own loneliness
They say that I'm a fool to keep on praying for you
How can I give up pleasure for a dream that won't come true
But I will keep believing that god still has a plan
And though I can't see you now,
I know that he can
And someday I will give you all of me
Until I find you, I'll be waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully, I will write
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of loves worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes I am yours
Faithfully
@cheryltoi9997
Tonight i saw a shooting star
Made me wonder where you are
For years I have been dreaming of you,
And I wonder if you're thinking of me too
In this world of cheap romance
And love that only fades after the dance
They say that Im a fool to wait for something more
How can I really love someone I've never seen before?
But I have longed for true love every day that I have lived
And I know real love is all about learning how to give
So I pray that God will bring you to me
And I pray you'll find me waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully I will write,
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of love's worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes
I am yours
Faithfully
Tonight I saw two lovers kiss,
Reminded me of my own loneliness.
They say that I'm a fool to keep on praying for you.
How can I give up pleasure for a dream that won't come true?
But I will keep believing that God still has a plan.
And though I cannot see you now, I know that He can,
And someday I will give you all of me.
Until I find you, I'll be waiting faithfully.
@TheNoodfood
This was our adopted love song from our engagement....married 18 years now
@arnold-csababalla7600
The book "When God writes your love story" changed my life, and God writes now my story
@jessicacromley231
I will keep believing that God still has a plan; and though I cannot see you know, I know that He can!
@cindybailey465
A friend sang this song at my wedding accompanied by a pianist who plays by ear because I couldn't find any sheet music at the time. It makes me cry every time I hear it!!!
@setapart4him1
I love this song so much. I want to cry when I listen to it. Awesome reminder of God's love and forgiveness - His unconditional mercy.
@iselinar4759
I have their book 'when dreams come true' and I love their story
@santosnavarroann8
I love this song very much! I got personally the book " WHEN GOD WRITES YOUR LOVE STORY" Thanks for sharing the beautiful and inspiring love story. May God help me to wait faithfully the man He created just for me. God bless you and your ministry.
@pollianasilva8861
E então sua espera frutificou?
@missyveldhuizen1225
Just back from their school, its life changing. Ellerslie training:)
@seanvonroenn4556
I love these guys