Monday, September 18, 2006
Words of song to fill my heart
"Yet the Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life." Psalm 42:8
I cannot explain what happened yesterday. Seemingly, as the day dawned God spoke and commanded His lovingkindness to be lavished upon me in such a way that I was especially aware of His presence. I cannot say why yesterday was different than any other day, just that it was.
There were a series of small blessings: a beautiful rainy day to quench the dry earth, an awesome Sunday School lesson that spoke to my heart, inspiring music and a powerful message from God's Word, fellowship at lunch with Godly friends, a direct answer to a specific prayer, a presentation by the children's choir, more inspiring music, more good preaching, and more fellowship with friends. By the time I returned home for the evening, my heart was full to overflowing. Not wanting the day to end, I sat down with my Bible and told God I would not relinquish the day without a special verse from Him. Reading through Psalm 42, as I meditated upon verse 8, words to a song began to flow. The crescendo of "small" blessings climaxed. Within a short time, a simple song had been born. It may not amount to much as far as anyone else is concerned, but the memory of sweet communion with my Lord will always be precious to me.
Verse 1:
Oh God, most faithful Savior
My heart today is full
For you have calmed the sadness
That daily stalks my soul
Just when I thought I could not bear
another lonely day
You came to me with words of song
and brushed my tears away
Chorus:
He commands His lovingkindness in the day
Shining bright, casting out the sorrow
And in the night His melody is sweet
Reminding me He cares, attending to my prayer,
Showing me I'm not alone
Verse 2:
If all the days were sad days
I could not stand the loss
As weak and frail emotions
Like waves are torn and tossed
Just as the sea is kept at bay
The Lord gives sweet reprieve
With words of song to fill my heart
And solace in my need
I cannot explain what happened yesterday. Seemingly, as the day dawned God spoke and commanded His lovingkindness to be lavished upon me in such a way that I was especially aware of His presence. I cannot say why yesterday was different than any other day, just that it was.
There were a series of small blessings: a beautiful rainy day to quench the dry earth, an awesome Sunday School lesson that spoke to my heart, inspiring music and a powerful message from God's Word, fellowship at lunch with Godly friends, a direct answer to a specific prayer, a presentation by the children's choir, more inspiring music, more good preaching, and more fellowship with friends. By the time I returned home for the evening, my heart was full to overflowing. Not wanting the day to end, I sat down with my Bible and told God I would not relinquish the day without a special verse from Him. Reading through Psalm 42, as I meditated upon verse 8, words to a song began to flow. The crescendo of "small" blessings climaxed. Within a short time, a simple song had been born. It may not amount to much as far as anyone else is concerned, but the memory of sweet communion with my Lord will always be precious to me.
Verse 1:
Oh God, most faithful Savior
My heart today is full
For you have calmed the sadness
That daily stalks my soul
Just when I thought I could not bear
another lonely day
You came to me with words of song
and brushed my tears away
Chorus:
He commands His lovingkindness in the day
Shining bright, casting out the sorrow
And in the night His melody is sweet
Reminding me He cares, attending to my prayer,
Showing me I'm not alone
Verse 2:
If all the days were sad days
I could not stand the loss
As weak and frail emotions
Like waves are torn and tossed
Just as the sea is kept at bay
The Lord gives sweet reprieve
With words of song to fill my heart
And solace in my need
8 Comments:
Beautiful words! I'm so glad that God shined on you a little brighter Sunday that made you feel extra special. I pray for you often.
Krista
BBFI Austria
Hi Mom,
I'm glad that you're feeling better! You have always been an encouragement to us. We look forward to seeing you. Love and miss you lots.
I love how God speaks in such preciseness.....just as He gave you such a wonderful day right when you needed it. Wonderful words in the song. I know He will see you through all these following days, weeks and years. Until He comes.
Lovingly,
M
God is Sooo good!
Libby
Awesome!
Bea
Beautiful, Looking forward to hearing the Music. God Bless you, Mom
True inspiration comes from true understanding.
These words are from God.
I would love to hear the music.
Phil. 1:3
Hi Carol,
As you know, my internet has been down so I'm just now getting to check your blog. I'm just SO excited about this song. God is so good. And God has given me enough songs that I know how close you had to be to Him when He gave it to you. That is the really beautiful part, plus the song. Glad you had a good Sunday.
CB
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