Regalion's Song

In this week's episode, Dennis Jernigan shares the story behind his song, "Regalion's Song", from the album "The Chronicles of Bren: Captured – Songs for the Journey". That mp3 is available at https://www.thechroniclesofbren.com/store/captured-songs-for-the-journey-album/ The lyrics can be found below.

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You will find the show notes and lyrics below:

  Welcome to The Dennis Jernigan Podcast, where we journey together toward healing, hope, intimacy, and refuge, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with Jesus. Through the years, I've learned one thing for certain: God doesn't waste a single moment. He redeems our sorrows, our wounds, and even our failures. Hey there, I'm your host, Dennis Jernigan, and I'm thrilled about the upcoming episodes on the podcast, diving into a topic I'm truly passionate about. As you know, I have been going through the songs I wrote for my fantasy first book in the fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Bren - specifically, the songs for book 1, Captured. It was my goal to paint an allegorical representation of salvation in Christ and a Christ-centered worldview in such a way that unbelievers would be presented with their need for Jesus and would see the great transformative power of His resurrection. The Chronicles of Bren subtly weave in images of Jesus and the discovery of one's identity in Him. But wait, there's more! I've penned not just one, but two book series. The initial trilogy, The Chronicles of Bren, sets the stage for the adventures that follow in the upcoming fourth book of The Bairns of Bren series. In this second series, my grandchildren take the reins as heroes, leading us on an exhilarating journey. Stay tuned for updates on the release of book 4 in this captivating saga. This week's featured song, “Regalion’s Song,” born around 2015 or 2016, delves into the depths of the spiritual realm of pride and the power of forgiveness. Regalion means ‘royal’ or ‘royalty’ – Even though Regalion is a minor character in the book Captured, he represents a major bit of wisdom. Regalion spent his early life rather selfishly. His choices led his son, Lucian, to believe many lies about himself. In a sense, Regalion was in prison long before we meet him in the dungeon. He was imprisoned in his own heart with selfish pride and bitterness. The simple act of seeking the forgiveness of his son proves not that Regalion was weak…but that he was finally realizing the mighty strength of transparency and honesty,  owning and admitting failure…and embracing his son in spite of Lucian’s shortcomings. Regalion represents hope. As long as we have breath – regardless of our circumstances – there is hope. [Pro 13:12 NIV] 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Let’s  listen to Region’s Song and hear the heart cry of a broken heart. SONG [Psa 42:5 NIV] 5 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. I often find it easier to receive God's forgiveness than to forgive myself. But then I remember that to not do so is one of the most prideful things I could possibly do! And there is the matter of not forgiving others which essentially locks us in the prison of our own mind. Ain't nobody got time for that! [Col 1:13-14 NIV] 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. And it goes without saying that pride comes before every fall, but we have good news according to first Peter chapter 5 which says, [1Pe 5:5-11 NIV] 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him