Praying Songs
I have to admit, I have been in a depression hole. A whiny, crybaby, poor me, depression hole. I haven't even attempted to put on a good face most of the time. So for that, and to all of my friends who have put up with this the last couple of months, I apologize. There is no excuse for it - - except - - I'm human.
I was reminded this evening by my dear friend Sylvia (while wallowing in above depression hole) that I do have a relationship with Jesus. The Creator of the Universe; the Savior of the World - - loves me - - and cares about what I am going through (down to the smallest detail). Maybe - - just maybe - - I need to stop being such a control freak - - and really start trusting the Lord like I say I do. Not just say it. DO IT!!
I was also reminded by a challenge that my friend Linda gave me 6 or 7 years ago. She told me to "pray my songs." The song that came to me as soon as I remembered that was this:
"Lord, here I am, there's no where else to go. I've tried it by myself, now I've got to know - - that You will forgive me and calm this raging storm. Savior be my hiding place and in Your arms I'll know...When I think of Your grace, I see Jesus. When I think of Your love, I see the cross. When I think of Your mercy and forgiveness in my life, that's when I thank You Lord for loving me so much."
This song was written for my friend Scott Thomason. In fact the song is called "When I Think (Scott's Song)." But this song fits exactly where I am, at this moment in my life, so maybe, I wrote it for me too.
I have spent some time tonight in prayer - - asking God to forgive me - - and thanks to I John 1:9, I know He has!! "If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Another verse that came screaming to my attention tonight was Jeremiah 3:33 that says, "Call to Me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things that you do not know."
I know that in the last few weeks especially, I have not been very good at calling out to the Lord - - but in spite of that (and in spite of me!) - - He has still shown Himself faithful. I know that He has something "great and mighty" for me and for my life - - and I'm FINALLY ready to get out of the way and let Him do it!
Kevin
A special note of thanks to the following folks: Steve & Christine Lockett; Mike & Scott Green-Mills; Polly Ayers; Carol Williams; Rainey Campbell & Jon Berry; Karen Moeykens; Shane Weech; Nick & Ashley Hillman, Linda & Bonn Turkington; Ben Visser; Kathy Giles; Linda Meeker & Sylvia Kunst; Chris Petty; Matt Bagby; Mountain Side Baptist Church & First United Methodist Church.
I was reminded this evening by my dear friend Sylvia (while wallowing in above depression hole) that I do have a relationship with Jesus. The Creator of the Universe; the Savior of the World - - loves me - - and cares about what I am going through (down to the smallest detail). Maybe - - just maybe - - I need to stop being such a control freak - - and really start trusting the Lord like I say I do. Not just say it. DO IT!!
I was also reminded by a challenge that my friend Linda gave me 6 or 7 years ago. She told me to "pray my songs." The song that came to me as soon as I remembered that was this:
"Lord, here I am, there's no where else to go. I've tried it by myself, now I've got to know - - that You will forgive me and calm this raging storm. Savior be my hiding place and in Your arms I'll know...When I think of Your grace, I see Jesus. When I think of Your love, I see the cross. When I think of Your mercy and forgiveness in my life, that's when I thank You Lord for loving me so much."
This song was written for my friend Scott Thomason. In fact the song is called "When I Think (Scott's Song)." But this song fits exactly where I am, at this moment in my life, so maybe, I wrote it for me too.
I have spent some time tonight in prayer - - asking God to forgive me - - and thanks to I John 1:9, I know He has!! "If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Another verse that came screaming to my attention tonight was Jeremiah 3:33 that says, "Call to Me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things that you do not know."
I know that in the last few weeks especially, I have not been very good at calling out to the Lord - - but in spite of that (and in spite of me!) - - He has still shown Himself faithful. I know that He has something "great and mighty" for me and for my life - - and I'm FINALLY ready to get out of the way and let Him do it!
Kevin
A special note of thanks to the following folks: Steve & Christine Lockett; Mike & Scott Green-Mills; Polly Ayers; Carol Williams; Rainey Campbell & Jon Berry; Karen Moeykens; Shane Weech; Nick & Ashley Hillman, Linda & Bonn Turkington; Ben Visser; Kathy Giles; Linda Meeker & Sylvia Kunst; Chris Petty; Matt Bagby; Mountain Side Baptist Church & First United Methodist Church.
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