I am so glad that God is faithful, that he is the same yesterday, today and forever…especially on days like today. It is the middle of the final track of debriefs for the summer. I’ve been listening to great stories from these young people straight off of the field, how God is working all over the world and transforming lives. Great stuff. But then, a friend and his wife had their dream, their future, beat up pretty badly. They don’t know how it’s going to work out. If they don’t do this, what will they do? Then came news today that a dear woman at my church lost her battle with cancer. She has a young son. She loved Jesus more than anyone. She loved people more than anyone. I feel like I’ve been in shock all day. Not knowing whether to cry or throw up.
I just got back from worship and prayer time with the EDGErs. During the times of prayer, I found that I could not pray aloud. Every time I tried to open my mouth I started crying. Praise Him who is faithful, even when we don’t have the words to pray.
We sang a lot of hymns (which I absolutely love!!!). A lot of times worship leaders don’t sing all of the verses of songs. I love it when we do worship at PI because they always sing every verse!!! This was one of the songs we did tonight. I cried thinking of Judi. Thank you Lord for how you loved Judi, how she loved you, and she loved us.
My Jesus I Love Thee
My Jesus, I love Thee; I know Thou art mine.
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
I’ll love Thee in life; I will love Thee in death,
praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breat.
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heave so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
