Sorry readers. I have not been writing for a while because the words became all about me. I know that God has continued my life here, not for my own enjoyment, but for HIS glory. So, I write today to update you with not only what God has continued to do with my life, but how the scripture can draw me closer to HIM.
“What is God’s plan here?” I ask myself frequently. “Why do I continue to find myself back at square one?”
It seems that wheelchair, walker, cane is the merry-go-round that I find myself on. Constantly being set at the last of the line is not a place that has ever been comfortable for me. But, here I am again. “Hey, God! Have you forgotten about me? I’m going around one more time.”
I believe I have found my answer. In Acts 12, after James had been beheaded and Peter was arrested, the church was stunned. They had been so accustomed to miracles, but now persecution was upon them. Fervent prayer was being made by the church for Peter.
We must encourage each other to fervently pray, not only for large things, but the small intimate burdens of the heart. I ask you to pray, not only for me – though knowing you pray calms my fears – but pray because it binds the church together . . .
Blest be the tie that binds!
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Before our Father’s throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one
Our comforts and our cares.
We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear,
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
When we are called to part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives
And waits to see the day.
From sorrow, toil, and pain,
And sin, we shall be free;
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.
NOTE: I only remember singing the first verse. The others are just as wonderful, if not better.
