I can't believe it's been so long since I posted here! I hope y'all are doing well. We're okay, just been busy with other things. I do hope to start posting more regularly, not sure how much yet.

I'm starting back today with a song. Our church is going through some changes, so we're singing this at church this morning as a reminder that we have each other. 

Lean On Me

Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on


Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on


Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (if you ever need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me
Call me (if you need A friend)

Have a blessed Sunday!

Hope everyone is having a blessed Sunday today! I would like to ask for a prayer request for my husband's cousin, Lee. He was riding his motorcycle this week and was hit by a car. They ended up having to take off part of one of his legs. Please pray for his continued recovery! Thanks!

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s a light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.


 

Here is another great old hymn, that I don't hear too much these days. I am including both the lyrics and a video of the song, in case you want to hear it.

Hope y'all have a wonderful Sunday!

Bringing In The Sheaves

 

Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness,
Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve;
Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,
Fearing neither clouds nor winter’s chilling breeze;
By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,

Going forth with weeping, sowing for the Master,
Though the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;
When our weeping’s over, He will bid us welcome,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
 

It's been forever since I posted a Sunday's Song! So this week I want to share the theme song for our Vacation Bible School this year. It's called Fly and is really catchy!


Hope y'all have a blessed Sunday!
 

I found this old song on You Tube. It sound like a lovely young lady playing and singing it. The words are included in the video so I won't share the lyrics too. I hope each one of you has a great Sunday! God Bless!

This is a great song about when Jesus comes again!  Hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful Sunday.

 Midnight Cry

I hear the sound
of a mighty rushing wind
and it's closer now
than it's ever been
I can almost hear the trumpet
as Gabriel sounds the chord
at the midnight cry
we'll be going home

When Jesus steps out
on a cloud to call His children
the dead in Christ shall rise
to meet Him in the air
and then those that remain
will be quickly changed
at the midnight cry (at the midnight cry)
when Jesus comes again

I look around me
I see prophecies fulfilling
and signs of the times
they're appearing everywhere
I can almost hear the Father
as He says
Son go get your children
at the midnight cry
the Bride of Christ will rise

When Jesus steps out
on a cloud to call His children
the dead in Christ shall rise
to meet Him in the air
and then those that remain
will be quickly changed
at the midnight cry (at the midnight cry)
when Jesus comes again

And then those that remain
will be quickly changed
at the midnight cry (at the midnight cry)
when Jesus comes again

at the midnight cry (at the midnight cry)
when Jesus comes again
when Jesus comes again

This past week I was down because it's been been raining so much lately and my husband hasn't been able to work. He works construction, so if the weather is bad he doesn't get to work or get paid. But then I thought about this song and how someone else might be praying for the rain. Here's a video and the words are listed below.

 In Everything Give Thanks 

In everything give thanks, with all your heart
give praise, for the Lord we serve will never let you down.
In everything give thanks, with all your heart 
believe that the Lord can take a circumstance 
and turn it all around.

When you want sunshine to brighten up your day, 
but you find the clouds rain on your parade;
Don't forget somewhere someone you may not know 
is thanking God for a rain to make the crops grow.

In everything give thanks, with all your heart
give praise, for the Lord we serve will never let you down.
In everything give thanks, with all your heart 
believe that the Lord can take a circumstance 
and turn it all around.

When troubles trouble you and you think life's not fair,
when you need someone and there's no one there;
Remember all the times that you feel alone are the
times He'll use to make you strong.

In everything give thanks, with all your heart
give praise, for the Lord we serve will never let you down.
In everything give thanks, with all your heart 
believe that the Lord can take a circumstance 
and turn it all around.

We heard the music to this at the end of church last Sunday.  My friend, Barb, was wondering why they were playing Beethoven's Symphony.  And I was confused because I  knew it was a hymn.  But apparently we were both right.  It was Beethoven's 9th Symphony and later, Henry van Dyke wrote words to go along with it.

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, 
 God of glory, Lord of love; 
 hearts unfold like flowers before thee, 
 opening to the sun above.  
 Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; 
 drive the dark of doubt away.  
 Giver of immortal gladness, 
 fill us with the light of day!

2. All thy works with joy surround thee, 
 earth and heaven reflect thy rays, 
 stars and angels sing around thee, 
 center of unbroken praise.  
 Field and forest, vale and mountain, 
 flowery meadow, flashing sea, 
 chanting bird and flowing fountain, 
 call us to rejoice in thee.

3. Thou art giving and forgiving, 
 ever blessing, ever blest, 
 well-spring of the joy of living, 
 ocean depth of happy rest!  
 Thou our Father, Christ our brother, 
 all who live in love are thine; 
 teach us how to love each other, 
 lift us to the joy divine.

4. Mortals, join the mighty chorus 
 which the morning stars began; 
 love divine is reigning o'er us, 
 binding all within its span.  
 Ever singing, march we onward, 
 victors in the midst of strife; 
 joyful music leads us sunward, 
 in the triumph song of life.

Below is the first verse in song.

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I know I usually share hymns on Sunday, but today I wanted to share something different.  It's one of my favorite Christmas songs!



Christmas In Dixie

By now in New York City
There's snow on the ground
And out in California
The sunshine's falling down
And maybe down in Memphis, Graceland's all in lights
And in Atlanta, Georgia, there's peace on earth tonight

Christmas in Dixie, it's snowing in the pines
Merry Christmas from Dixie to everyone tonight

It's windy in Chicago
The kids are out of school
There's magic in Motown
The city's on the move
In Jackson, Mississippi to Charlotte, Caroline
And all across the Nation, its a peaceful Christmas time

Christmas in Dixie, its snowing in the pines
Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight

And from Fort Payne, Alabama..Merry Christmas tonight!

I was singing this song in my head so I thought I would share the lyrics with y'all.

This song is posted in Memory of all the lives lost on September 11, 2001.  I know I'll never forget where I was.  I was at work at Wachovia.  I remember listening to the radio and hearing everything that was happening live.  It really did feel like the world stopped that day.

Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?

Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out in pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
you the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?

Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
you the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?

Another great song! 

Only A Man

I used to live my life in fear
Was worried all the time
From waking up to laying down
I had no peace of mind

The world became a darkened place
A struggle without end
Although bitter times those were
The days that I had began to understand
I was only a man

I grew up singing songs in church
With questions in my mind
Then turned my back and ran away
From God who gave me life

Then one night his presence fell
I wept and shook and then
I fell down and cried, Dear Jesus, rescue me again
I understand I am only a man

And He said, What will it be now?
Will you choose me or keep swimming up stream now?
I've been inside your head hearing you scream out.
Well here I am, just take my hand and I'll take out
All of the pain and all of the fear
All of the fear

I'll give you my burdens (I'll give you peace)
All of my desires (I'll give you what you need)

Oh, what about these chains, Lord? (I'll set you free)
But they're so heavy (Lay them at my feet)
I'll lay them at your feet

Just promise you won't leave (I'll never leave)
So where do I go from here, Lord? (Just follow me)
(Just follow me)

I'll follow you (Just follow me) wherever you lead
Wherever you lead, wherever you lead

I heard this last Sunday at church and wanted to
share these awesome lyrics with y'all! I hope
everyone has a blessed Sunday!

He Knows My Name 

He counts the stars one and all 
He knows how much sand is on the shores 
He sees every sparrow that falls 
He made the mountains and the seas 
He's in control of everything 
Of all creatures great and small 

And He knows my name 
Every step that I take 
Every move that I make 
Every tear that I cry 
He knows my name 
When I'm overwhelmed by the pain 
And can't see the light of day 
I know I'll be just fine 
'Cause He knows my name 

I don't know what tomorrow will bring 
I can't tell you what's in store 
I don't know a lot of things 
I don't have all the answers 
To the questions of life 
But I know in whom I have believed 

And He knows my name 
Every step that I take 
Every move that I make 
Every tear that I cry 
He knows my name 
When I'm overwhelmed by the pain 
And can't see the light of day 
I know I'll be just fine 
'Cause He knows my name 

He knew who I was when He carried the cross 
He knew that I would fail Him but He took the loss 

And He knows my name 
Every step that I take 
Every move that I make 
Every tear that I cry 
He knows my name 
When I'm overwhelmed by the pain 
And can't see the light of day 
I know I'll be just fine 
'Cause He knows my name 

Every step that I take 
Every move that I make 
Every tear that I cry

He knows my name
 

Our preacher's wife sang this today at church and I really enjoyed it, so I decided to share the words to it with y'all.  Hope you have a blessed Sunday!


Had It Not Been

Just suppose God searched through Heaven
He couldn't find one willing to be
The supreme sacrifice that was needed
That would buy eternal life for you and me

Had it not been for a place called Mt. Calvary
Had it not been for the old rugged cross
Had it not been for a man called Jesus

Then forever my soul would be lost

Oh but I'm so glad He was willing
To drink His bitter cup
Although He prayed, Father let it pass from me
And I'm so glad He never called Heaven's angels
From my hands pull these nails that torment me

Then forever my soul would be lost

If you're lucky enough to still have your Mother with you today, be sure to tell her you love her and take the time to appreciate her!  I didn't really, and it's too late for me now. 

The song I chose for today isn't a hymn, but a country song about a mother and daughter.  I hope everyone has a Happy and Blessed Mother's Day!

Somebody's Hero

She's never pulled anyone from a burning building
She's never rocked Central Park to a half a million fans, screaming out her name
She's never hit a shot to win the game
She's never left her footprints on the moon
She's never made a solo hot air balloon ride, around the world,
No, she's just your everyday average girl (but)

She's somebody's hero
A hero to her baby with a skinned up knee
A little kiss is all she needs
The keeper of the cheerios
The voice that brings Snow White to life
Bedtime stories every night
And that smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero

She didn't get a check every week like a nine-to fiver
But she's been a waiter, and a cook and a taxi driver
For twenty years, there at home, until the day her girl was grown
Giving all her love to her was her life's ambition
But now her baby's movin' on, and she'll soon be missin' her
But not today, those are tears of joy runnin' down her face

She's somebody's hero
A hero to her daughter in her wedding dress
She gave her wings to leave the nest
It hurts to let her baby go down the aisle she walks right by
Looks back into her mother's eyes
And that smile lets her know oh oh oh
She's somebody's hero

Thirty years have flown right past
Her daughters' starin' at all the photographs
Of her mother, and she wishes she could be like that
Oh, but she already is

She's somebody's hero
A hero to her mother in a rockin' chair
She runs a brush through her silver hair
The envy of the nursing home
She drops by every afternoon
Feeds her mother with a spoon
And that smile lets her know oh oh
Her mother's smile lets her know oh oh
She's somebody's hero

Barb and I sang this song for our church's Ladies in the Pulpit Sunday a few weeks ago.  I know my voice is bad, so please forgive me, I was trying to make a joyful noise.  I talked Barb into helping me sing,  but I think we sounded better in practice than in church, lol!  Plus the music was a little loud, not sure if that was a good or bad thing?  Thanks go out to my son Mitchell for taping us.

Today, I have a lot to be thankful for! Yesterday, our field caught on fire, and with the wind, it quickly spread. My hubby's arm was burned and his hair and eyebrows were singed. I am thankful that the fire did not spread to Barb's shed. I am thankful it didn't spread to the tree line, or our neighbor's home. I am thankful for neighbors, and volunteer firefighters who came to help. I am thankful my husband wasn't hurt worse than just his arm. Thank you Lord for taking care of us! If you want to see pictures, or read about what happened, Barb posted about it here on her blog.


We Lift Our Hearts In Thanks Today

We lift our hearts in thanks today
For all the gifts of life;
And first, for peace that turns away
The enemies of strife;

And next, the beauty of the earth,
Its flowers and lovely things,
The spring’s great miracle of birth,
With sound of songs and wings;

Then, harvests of its teeming soil
In orchard, croft and field;
But more, the service and the toil
Of those who helped them yield;

And most, the gifts of hope and love,
Of wisdom, truth and right,
The gifts that shine like stars above
To chart the world by night.

As we receive, so let us give,
With ready, generous hand,
Rich fruitage from the lives we live
To bless our home and land.

I honestly can't believe how warm it's been in the south where we live.  The last couple weeks it has been in the 60's or 70's!  And it's only February!  The forecast for this week shows more of the same.  I know winter will probably be back before I know it.  Spring can't possibly be coming this early, can it?

Spring Is Coming

We planted the seed while the tears of our grief sowed the ground
The sky lost its sun and the world lost it’s green to lifeless brown
Now the chill in the wind has turned the earth hard as stone
And silent the seed lies beneath ice and snow
And my heart’s heavy now, but I’m not letting go
Of this hope I have that tells me

Spring is coming, Spring is coming
And all we’ve been hoping and longing for
Soon will appear
Spring is coming, Spring is coming
It won’t be long now
It’s just about here

Hear the birds start to sing
Feel the life in the breeze
Watch the ice melt away
The kids are coming out to play
Feel the sun on your skin
Growing strong and warm again
Watch the ground
There’s something moving
Something is breaking through
New life is breaking through

Spring is coming, Spring is coming
All we’ve been hoping and longing for
Soon will appear
Spring is coming, Spring is coming
And it won’t be long now
It’s just about here

Spring is coming (Out of these ashes beauty will rise)
Spring is coming (Sorrow will be turned to joy)
All we’ve been hoping and longing for (All we’ve hoped for)
Soon will appear (Soon will appear)
Spring is coming (Out of the darkness beauty will shine)
Spring is coming (All of earth and heaven rejoice)
It won’t be long (Spring is coming soon)
It’s just about here (Spring is coming soon)

I found this song not long ago.  I thought it is very fitting!

God Hath Not Promised

God hath not promised skies always blue
Flower strewn pathways, all our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labour, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptations, trouble and woe;
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labour, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift, easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain, rocky and steep,
Never a river turbid and deep.

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labour, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.