Today has been a busy day and just now was able to slow, sit down on the couch and even pay attention to what I was thinking... Since last night, I have had this song just playing over and over in my head and really wasnt even aware of it. Finally tonight, when I sat down, I paid attention to what has been the background music in my head for the last 24 hours and I recognized the words from my childhood. I was brought up Penetcostal, my dad a Penetcostal preacher and a deacon of the church, my mom a church secretary and was once in a singing group with three other women very dear to my heart. They use to sing this song. Seems like lately, I have a number of friends and family that are each struggling with some harrowing circumstances. My heart is heavy with this oppressive weight. I have done all I know to do for these loved ones and that is to pray. And when I pray, I go to the one Prayer Warrior that I know his words are delivered straight into Gods ear because of his innocence, sincerity and un-jaded, simple-minded belief that what he prayed for was granted before he even said Amen. At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. ~ Matthew 18:1-6 So I have my five year old, Sawyer, pray with me. And when he prayed tonight, it brought me to tears. I guess in its despair over the last day, my mind sought out peace and comfort and it knew exactly where to go. So over and over again, without my conscious intention, it sang... While one night upon the sea, A ship was tossing to and fro. Breakers dashed on every hand, As angry winds around did blow. All on board were filled with fright, As the mighty billows rolled. Then they called upon the One Who the wind and waves controlled. When He reaches out His Hand, Billows cease at His command. Winds and waves obey His will When He says to them, Be still! What man is this they all did say Whom the wind and waves obey? He’s the One who sails with me; He’s the Master of the sea. Though the storms of life may rage And the billows round you roll. He can calm life’s troubled sea As He did in days of old. As upon life’s sea you sail, Trust in Him who never fails. I’m so glad He sails with me; He’s the Master of the sea. When He reaches out His Hand, Billows cease at His command. Winds and waves obey His will When He says to them, Be still! What man is this they all did say That the wind and waves obey? He’s the One who sails with me; He’s the Master of the sea. I ended up looking for the song on YouTube, to hear it out loud and it did bring me comfort... As I was listening to it, I felt strongly led to post it on my Facebook page. I hope this message finds its intended recipient and it comforts you also. Much love. youtu.be/YrY-s0_WvyQ
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:23:12 +0000
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