Thank you, Lord

Thank you, Lord,
For the trials that come my way,
In that way I can grow each day,
As I let You lead;
And thank you, Lord,
For the patience those trials bring,
In that process of growing
I can learn to care.

Chorus:
But it goes against the way I am,
To put my human nature down
And let the Spirit take control,
Of all I do;
‘Cause when those trials come
My human nature shouts the thing to do,
And God’s soft prompting
Can be easily ignored.

But I thank you, Lord,
With each trial I feel inside
That You’re there to help, lead and guide
My way from wrong;
‘Cause You’ve promised, Lord
That with each testing
That Your way of escaping
Is easier to bear.

Yes, I thank you, Lord,
For the victory that growing brings
In surrender of everything
Life is so worthwhile;
And I thank you, Lord,
That when everything’s put in place,
Out in front I can see Your face
And it’s there You belong.

This beautiful song ‘Thank you, Lord’ came to mind today. The lyrics are so real to my heart now as compared to the times when I sang them at Life BP YF as a teenager. Looking back on God’s guidance and goodness upon my life, I really have so much to thank Him for. He has done so much for my family, my loved ones, my friends, my life. Throughout every single one of life’s trials, I have realized that without my God, I am really absolutely nothing. Throughout this 1 life, God has chosen to be so gracious and compassionate towards me even though it is so evident that I absolutely do not deserve His amazing grace and mercy. How great is Your love and how great is Your mercy, dearest Lord. Thank you so much for the wondrous victory that growing in You brings. In surrender of everything to Your loving Hands, life here on earth is truly so worthwhile because You are here to help, lead and guide me..each and every step of life's journey till I see You again in eternity.

Dearest God, from my heart..Thank You.

Not Only Christmas Day

Lord, this is my prayer
Not only on Christmas Day
But until I see You face to face
May I live my life this way:

Just like the baby Jesus
I ever hope to be,
Resting in Your loving arms
Trusting in Your sovereignty.

And like the growing Christ child
In wisdom daily learning,
May I ever seek to know You
With my mind and spirit yearning.

Like the Son so faithful
Let me follow in Your light,
Meek and bold, humble and strong
Not afraid to face the night.

Nor cowardly to suffer
And stand for truth alone,
Knowing that Your kingdom
Awaits my going home.

Not afraid to sacrifice
Though great may be the cost,
Mindful how You rescued me
From broken-hearted loss.

Like my risen Savior
The babe, the child, the Son,
May my life forever speak
Of who You are and all You've done.

So while this world rejoices
And celebrates Your birth,
I treasure You, the greatest gift
Unequaled in Your worth.

I long to hear the same words
That welcomed home Your Son,
"Come, good and faithful servant,"
Your Master says, "Well done."

And may Heaven welcome others
Who will join with me in praise
Because I lived for Jesus Christ
Not only Christmas Day.

~ Mary Fairchild

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

~ Luke 2:11

A Man of God

Go all out for God and He will go all out for you.

~ Jonathan Goforth

The following rules for daily living were made by Dr. Goforth in 1894 and written on the fly-leaf of his Bible:

Seek to give much -- expect nothing.

Put the very best construction on the actions of others.

Never let a day pass without at least a quarter of an hour spent in the study of the Bible.

Never omit daily morning and evening private prayer and devotion.

In all things seek to know God's Will and when known obey at any cost.

Seek to cultivate a quiet prayerful spirit.

Seek each day to do or say something to further Christianity among the people around you.

That Dr. Goforth lived up to these rules there is not the least doubt. He surpassed them. His love for the Bible is well known. His Bible was always open and he took every opportunity to read it. Even after becoming blind, he had a Chinese man read to him at least twelve chapters a day. His loyalty to the Bible as the Word of God and his defense of the fundamentals of the Faith have been outstanding in his career.

He was a man of prayer and through prayer and Bible study has sought to know God's Will. It was this love for Bible reading and communion with God that gave him the power to move audiences to a conviction of sin and repentance. At all times he kept "self" in the background and relied wholly on the power of the Holy Spirit to take of the things of Jesus and reveal them unto his hearers.

'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit' -- 'But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you' -- have ever been his battle-cry. Though Dr. Goforth's preaching contained a stern denunciation of sin and would in no case tolerate compromise with sin, he has always been very tender in dealing with sinners.

While the Goforths were attending a summer conference, south of Chicago, it was announced that a "brilliant speaker" was to come on a certain day for just one address. A very large expectant audience awaited him. The chairman introduced the speaker with such fulsome praise there seemed no room for the glory of God in what was to follow. The stranger had been sitting with bowed head and face hidden. As he stepped forward he stood a moment as if in prayer, then said:

"Friends, when I listen to such words as we have just been hearing I have to remind myself of the woodpecker story:

A certain woodpecker flew up to the top of a high pine tree and gave three hard pecks on the side of the tree as woodpeckers are wont to do. At that instant a bolt of lightening struck the tree leaving it on the ground, a heep of splinters. The woodpecker had flown to a tree near by where it clung in terror and amazement at what had taken place.

There it hung expecting more to follow, but as all remained quiet it began to chuckle to itself saying, 'Well, well, well! who would have imagined that just three pecks of my beak could have such power as that!'"

When the laughter this story caused ceased, the speaker went on, "Yes, friends, I too laughed when I first heard this story. But remember, if you or I take glory to ourselves which belongs only to Almighty God, we are not only as foolish as this woodpecker, but we commit a very grievious sin for the LORD hath said, 'My glory will I not give to another.'"

Many times Jonathan Goforth on returning from a meeting would greet his wife with, "Well, I've had to remind myself of the woodpecker tonight," or, "I've needed half a dozen woodpeckers to keep me in place."

Early in life he chose for his motto, "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the LORD" (Zech. 4:6).

~ 'Goforth of China' by Mrs. Rosalind Goforth

He is the Reason for the Season

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever..

~ Isaiah 9:6-7a

*~ THANK YOU SO MUCH LORD FOR YOUR WONDROUS BLESSINGS UPON RUN THE RACE UTH CAMP 2006 ~*!

The Word of God

Nothing can touch the Word of God. Not all the powers of earth and hell, men and devils combined, can ever move the Word of God. There it stands, in its own moral glory, spite of all the assaults of the enemy, from age to age. 'For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.' (Psalm 119:89)

~ C.H. Mackintosh

He is God

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the Keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be..
Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and
The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and
Donahue can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, kindness, gentleness, and God.
He is holy, righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and
His mind is on me.
He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my Guide, and
He is my Peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my Comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the Wisdom of the wise,
The Power of the powerful,
The Ancient of days, the Ruler of rulers,
The Leader of leaders, the Overseer of the overcomers, and
The Sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
Never forsake me,
Never mislead me,
Never forget me,
Never overlook me, and
Ever cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere,
Every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful.
I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can defeat the evil prince of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this..
He said it and that settles it.
God is in complete control,
I am on His side, and
That means all is well with my soul.

Everyday is a blessing..for GOD IS! =)

~ Author Unknown

How great are You Lord

How great are You Lord

How great is Your mercy

How great are the things

That You have done for me

How great are You Lord

Your loving kindness

Is filling my heart as I sing

How great are You Lord

How great is Your love

It reaches to the heavens

How great is the heart

That sought and rescued me

How great are You Lord

Your loving kindness

Is filling my heart as I sing

How great are You Lord

Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name,

Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

~ Jeremiah 32:17-19

Above All

Above all powers, above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began

Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what You're worth

Crucified, laid behind the stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty and the splendour, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours.

Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.

Both riches and honour come from You, and You reign over all things.

In Your hands are strength, power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

Now, our God, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name.

~ 1 Chronicles 29:11-13

When It's All Been Said And Done

When it's all been said and done

There is just one thing that matters

Did I do my best to live for Truth?

Did I live my life for You?

When it's all been said and done

All my treasures will mean nothing

Only what I've done for love's reward

Will stand the test of time

Lord, Your mercy is so great

That you look beyond our weakness

And find purest gold in miry clay

Making sinners into saints

I will always sing Your praise

Here on earth and ever after

For you've shown me Heaven's my true Home

When it's all been said and done

You're my Life when life is gone

Lord, I'll live my life for You.

Our God always knows best

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

~ Ecclesiastes 3:14