Today, reflection is from Oswald Chambers. He said that we have all been created with the ability to reach out beyond our own grasps, but it is the almighty God who draws us, that our relationship to him is a personal one, and not an intellectual one. That we come into the relationship through God’s miracle and through our own will to believe… And from the reflection comes a personal plea: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.” ~ Psalm 130:1-2 NIV ~ The hymn that comes to mind which I want to share is “Jesus I Come”, one of the popular …Read more text
Hymns/Sacred Songs
Make Me a Blessing
Waking up one break of dawn, the hymn “Make Me a Blessing” came to mind. May we be a blessing to someone today as we reflect on the words of this poignant Christian song. Whilst looking for a video to feature, this one uploaded by SakoPeterborough impressed and touched me; not many young people nowadays sing or play these beautiful and lovely old hymns. I wish to thank this young pianist who has been a blessing. Make Me a Blessing …Read more text
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Our Hope and God’s Faithfulness
Our hope is built on nothing less than a foundation of God’s faithfulness. Faith and a positive attitude will ease our efforts. I am aware that tomorrow is a question on hold, but God knows exactly how life will unfold. There is this popular wise quote which says “Hope springs eternal,” which reminds us that when everything else fails, there is hope to hang on to. When we are in the brink of a major life crisis, illness, separation from …Read more text
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Great is the Faithfulness – Hymn Notes
History of the Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness Even if it appears that we are alone, we are not. God is with us. Always. He will never leave us nor forsake us; he promised that. One of my lifelong favourite hymns, “Great is Thy Faithfulness” says: “… Thou changest not thy compassion, they fail not. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.” Reflection: They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” was popularized by George Beverly Shea …Read more text
