This is CeCe's anointed and magnificent rendition of a powerful hymn entitled "I Surrender All". This is from her award winning debut album, "Alone In His Presence".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IAz9artoBw
Sunday, February 28, 2010
God said "No" (received by a relative)
YOU HAVE TO LOVE THIS
I asked God to take away my habit
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness..
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things
that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
THIS DAY IS YOURS
DON'T THROW IT AWAY
May God Bless You,
'To the world you might be one person,
But to one person you just might be the world'
'May the Lord Bless you and keep you,
May the Lord Make his face shine upon you,
And give you Peace......Forever'
'Good friends are like stars...
You don't always see them, But you know they are always there.
I asked God to take away my habit
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness..
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things
that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
THIS DAY IS YOURS
DON'T THROW IT AWAY
May God Bless You,
'To the world you might be one person,
But to one person you just might be the world'
'May the Lord Bless you and keep you,
May the Lord Make his face shine upon you,
And give you Peace......Forever'
'Good friends are like stars...
You don't always see them, But you know they are always there.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Please turn to page 133 in the hymnal (original Nazarene hymnal)
If my memory serves correct, the page number was 133 (it may have been 333, I'm not sure)... but the song was "Grace, Grace, God's Grace".
I didn't pay much attention to the song because my name was Grace and I felt that somehow, focusing on my name would be disrespectful of God.
In more recent years, the book, "What's so Amazing about Grace" intrigued me.... but, again I placed it in the back of my mind thinking that reading this book would be focusing on myself instead of God.
How foolish am I!
My name is a reminder of some of the most beautiful times in my life and it is OK with God.
-I was named after my Grandmother Grace.
-One of my earliest rememberances is of that song, "God's Grace".
-My neice's middle name is Grace after both my grandmother and myself.
I'm sure I will be editing this list as time goes by. The name Grace is regaining popularity in this generation.
Check out Wikepedia for the definitions of Grace, or any other means you use to research.
God's Grace: A few hundred pupils proclaiming God's grace!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HfDmXyFN1Y
Amazing Grace: (The Blind Boys of Alabama)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1tOVd4PCk
I didn't pay much attention to the song because my name was Grace and I felt that somehow, focusing on my name would be disrespectful of God.
In more recent years, the book, "What's so Amazing about Grace" intrigued me.... but, again I placed it in the back of my mind thinking that reading this book would be focusing on myself instead of God.
How foolish am I!
My name is a reminder of some of the most beautiful times in my life and it is OK with God.
-I was named after my Grandmother Grace.
-One of my earliest rememberances is of that song, "God's Grace".
-My neice's middle name is Grace after both my grandmother and myself.
I'm sure I will be editing this list as time goes by. The name Grace is regaining popularity in this generation.
Check out Wikepedia for the definitions of Grace, or any other means you use to research.
God's Grace: A few hundred pupils proclaiming God's grace!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HfDmXyFN1Y
Amazing Grace: (The Blind Boys of Alabama)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1tOVd4PCk
Friday, February 26, 2010
Calm before the storm
'til the storm passes over, 'til the thunder sounds no more
'til the clouds roll forever from the sky
hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of thy hand
keep me safe 'til the storm passes by
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKWggfV2tVg&feature=related
'til the clouds roll forever from the sky
hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of thy hand
keep me safe 'til the storm passes by
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKWggfV2tVg&feature=related
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Boastfulness
Oh, I know what the bible says but, she's my niece...
Jenna's "invention" was featured at the Science Fair yesterday. Her invention was shown on the Channel 9 news last evening.
I couldn't see her face, but I could recognize the voice and had some "inside" information about the project.
So proud and yet so sad, the lazy days of school vacations are over. Gone is the time of trying to find something to fill up the time when we are together. The time is so precious.
Now, her schedule is so full, I have to make an appointment to see her! Friday evening we are going to dinner together and gladly her parents are tagging along.
It's been so long since I've been together with Jim and his family. I just can't wait!
Jenna's "invention" was featured at the Science Fair yesterday. Her invention was shown on the Channel 9 news last evening.
I couldn't see her face, but I could recognize the voice and had some "inside" information about the project.
So proud and yet so sad, the lazy days of school vacations are over. Gone is the time of trying to find something to fill up the time when we are together. The time is so precious.
Now, her schedule is so full, I have to make an appointment to see her! Friday evening we are going to dinner together and gladly her parents are tagging along.
It's been so long since I've been together with Jim and his family. I just can't wait!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Traveling Mercies
A friend is going on a trip... the kind of trip I've never been able to make, but hope to someday. If I don't hear your voice before you leave, I am praying for it to be everything you've been praying for.
And, you know, when you return and I have the details I will be revealing your name here. (wink and smile)
For those of you who don't know who this is... just pray for safety and rest. Before, during and after the trip.
And, you know, when you return and I have the details I will be revealing your name here. (wink and smile)
For those of you who don't know who this is... just pray for safety and rest. Before, during and after the trip.
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