city of knee(song)

he never sleeps

Great piano master and a Little Star…………

This is a wonderful story to remind us how God works in our lives. I hope you are encouraged by it. Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NOADMITTANCE." When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was mesmerized. That's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music. But with the hand of the Master, our life's work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are there helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. And He'll always be there to love and guide you on to great things.

watch me over song

Be encouraged today……….

Have you been crying out to the Lord for something? Maybe there’s a situation in your life that’s been overwhelming, and you feel like you’ve done everything you know to do and can’t see a way through. Be encouraged today because we serve a God of justice! He is faithful to His Word, and He will always be faithful to you. Not only is He a God of justice, He is your vindicator. One thing we have to remember is that our battle is not with the person who may have wronged us. Scripture says that the enemy of our souls, the accuser of the brethren is our ultimate enemy. Know today that God already has a plan; He already knows the future, and He will bring about justice! Before eternity is through, He will right the wrongs that have been done to you. Your part is to release the situation into His capable hands. You don’t have to straighten everybody out or right the wrongs in your life, that’s God’s job. Trust Him with your future because the God of justice is working things out on your behalf! Father God, today I release every care, every concern, and every situation that is beyond my control. I trust that You are working things out for my good, and You are bringing justice to me. Thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen

Answers to my questions………….

Before God spoke the universe into existence He knew my name.  Before He created the atmosphere He held me in His heart.  Before He created the oceans, the land, the plants and creeping things, He chose the color of my hair.  Before He created the animals and before He created the first man, He loved me. He placed within Adam’s body all of the DNA of every human being who would ever walk the earth, and within him he placed the color of my eyes.  Before He knit me together within my mother’s womb, he cherished the sound of my laugh.  Before I shed my first tear he felt my pain.  Before my sin, my sorrow, and my stubborn disobedience, he chose to carry them to the Cross.  He hung there His blood pouring out…for me. Why he chose to do this I cannot comprehend.  God wanted me to be his own child.  How can that be?  With all of my flaws and character defects He wanted me to believe in Him, and He gave me the grace to believe in myself.  God loves me with a fire that can never be quenched.  I am special to him, even if I am not special to anyone else, including myself. I have tried to perfect myself, and I have failed.  I have tried to believe the world’s message, but I have found no answers.  I have followed the paths forged by others only to find disaster at every bend in the road.  Only God has given me the answers that I have sought.  Peace.  Love.  Fulfillment. The change in my life is not a complicated one.  It’s not about how good I am or how I pray or how often I go to church.  It’s not about money or fame or popularity.   I cannot speak for others.  They must decide for themselves.  I only know that the world has given me no happiness.  After searching my entire life, I have only been able to find the answers to my questions on my knees at the foot of  the cross