Sunday Devotional
Sep 28, 2014 00:20:39 #
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
(John 16:33, NIV)
I will tell you my hymn choice was not the most frequently listed for this Bible verse; however, the minute I saw the hymn title I started humming.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bEE5MvoT3oI
This Is My Father's World
1. This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is my Father's world:
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
3. This is my Father's world:
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
(John 16:33, NIV)
I will tell you my hymn choice was not the most frequently listed for this Bible verse; however, the minute I saw the hymn title I started humming.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bEE5MvoT3oI
This Is My Father's World
1. This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is my Father's world:
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
3. This is my Father's world:
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
Sep 28, 2014 02:06:58 #
Thank you for this. It has been a rough week.
When my next door neighbors and my grandson are gone, I go out on the deck, late at night, and sing this song. My voice would empty a room quicker than a fire alarm. My husband once asked me why I sang in church, but no where else. My answer. God gave me this voice, he deserves to listen to it. No one else should be punished.
When my next door neighbors and my grandson are gone, I go out on the deck, late at night, and sing this song. My voice would empty a room quicker than a fire alarm. My husband once asked me why I sang in church, but no where else. My answer. God gave me this voice, he deserves to listen to it. No one else should be punished.
Sep 28, 2014 08:32:02 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
AuntiE wrote:
"I have told you these things, so that in me ... (show quote)
A perfect hymn for early in the morning as we sit on the front porch looking at the changing leaves and listening to the owls. Fall is here in God's world, let us all give thanks. Amen
Sep 28, 2014 08:46:57 #
cant beleve
Loc: Planet Kolob
no propaganda please wrote:
A perfect hymn for early in the morning as we sit on the front porch looking at the changing leaves and listening to the owls. Fall is here in God's world, let us all give thanks. Amen
Sounds lovely, I stayed home because of torrential rain from Australian Pink Floyd concert. :twisted: We had so wanted to attend. John,had tried so hard to be able to attend.... I feel bad.But his health was more important than a concert I figured. I watched the storm giving God the glory that he's in control. It's sometimes not easy. Lol. 😇😅
Sep 28, 2014 08:47:07 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
AuntiE wrote:
"I have told you these things, so that in me ... (show quote)
Beautiful choice, AuntiE. :thumbup:
I played it on YouTube a few minutes ago. :wink:
Sep 28, 2014 09:13:33 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
slatten49 wrote:
Beautiful choice, AuntiE. :thumbup:
I played it on YouTube a few minutes ago. :wink:
I played it on YouTube a few minutes ago. :wink:
Yes, it certainly is, as always.
Sep 28, 2014 09:20:41 #
grace scott wrote:
Thank you for this. It has been a rough week.
When my next door neighbors and my grandson are gone, I go out on the deck, late at night, and sing this song. My voice would empty a room quicker than a fire alarm. My husband once asked me why I sang in church, but no where else. My answer. God gave me this voice, he deserves to listen to it. No one else should be punished.
When my next door neighbors and my grandson are gone, I go out on the deck, late at night, and sing this song. My voice would empty a room quicker than a fire alarm. My husband once asked me why I sang in church, but no where else. My answer. God gave me this voice, he deserves to listen to it. No one else should be punished.
:lol: :lol: :lol: yes and he loves you
Sep 28, 2014 09:49:42 #
AuntiE wrote:
"I have told you these things, so that in me ... (show quote)
Wondrous! I just need to open my eyes to see his majesty: no fireworks, magic shows, super feats of strength, or dancing girls to have the greatest show on earth. Thank you, I needed that.
Sep 28, 2014 10:17:31 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
rumitoid wrote:
Wondrous! I just need to open my eyes to see his majesty: no fireworks, magic shows, super feats of strength, or dancing girls to have the greatest show on earth. Thank you, I needed that.
That is an advantage we country people have over city people. All we have to do is sit on the porch and watch the birds, listen to the wind in the trees, enjoy the deer as they eat the parts of our vegetable garden we haven't yet harvested, admire a beautiful spider web remade daily by a lowly spider, but more beautiful and intricate than most of man's creations. And no, I can't get mad at the deer for getting in the garden, I forgot to turn on the electric fence yesterday after doing some repairs on it, and deer are deer, just doing what comes naturally. As the sun comes over the mountains and lights up the tops of the trees in their new fall colors, I can glory in the majesty of God, and thank Him for all his gifts.
Sep 28, 2014 11:02:05 #
no propaganda please wrote:
That is an advantage we country people have over c... (show quote)
Curious you say "...as the sun comes over the mountain": that is exactly what was happening as I read AuntiE's devotional; it made it seem a glorious and loving gift, a time to rejoice and be glad.
Sep 29, 2014 13:16:29 #
greyfox
Loc: western mass.
AuntiE wrote:
"I have told you these things, so that in me ... (show quote)
Beautiful song---Also I need thee every hour!!!
Sep 29, 2014 15:54:52 #
greyfox wrote:
Beautiful song---Also I need thee every hour!!!
As you wish...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIMDcgrF-Q
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