Losing Fear

I sat very still in the pew at Church, singing my special music song through again in my head.  I felt anticipation creeping upon me as I assumed that I would go up there and fumble awkwardly through the piece  as I've done on many occasions.  Once children story ended and the offering was collected, Lloyd, the head elder, stepped up to the microphone and summoned me to the front.  My accompanist took her place at the piano and eased herself into the intro of "Come Ye Sinners".  I sang it just as I head rehearsed.  Surprisingly, no nervousness caused my voice to quaver and no anxiousness gnawed at my stomach.  My stage-fright is nearly non-existent!  I actually enjoyed myself as I sang the heart-wrenching song at the pulpit.  I felt the pang of repentance as I belted out the words with closed eyes and a creased face.  Christ has welcomed me into His arms  - even me, a sinner.

-Extracted from Diana's Daily Journal, Sabbath, April 6, 2013

Come Ye Sinners

Come, ye sinners poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love, and power.

Refrain
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O there are ten thousand charms.

2
Come. ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh.

3
Let not conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him.

4
Lo! th'incarnate God, ascended,
Pleads the merit of His blood;
Venture on Him, venture wholly,
Let no other trust intrude.

Thinking of the Future

Plans

laid with consideration

contemplation

for me.

Future

hangs on the balance

last chance

for her.

Time

moves too quickly

too thickly

for us.

God, 

and God only,

is all knowing.

He is.

Prayer,

the only choice,

He'll hear your voice

And you'll know.