A Channel of Blessing

2 Timothy  2:21  "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work."

Make Me a Channel of Blessing

Is your life a channel of blessing?
Is the love of God flowing through you?
Are you telling the lost of the Savior?
Are you ready His service to do?

Refrain:
Make me a channel of blessing today,
Make me a channel of blessing, I pray;
My life possessing, my service blessing,
Make me a channel of blessing today.

Is your life a channel of blessing?
Are you burdened for those that are lost?
Have you urged upon those who are straying
The Savior Who died on the cross?

Is your life a channel of blessing?
Is it a daily telling for Him?
Have you spoken the Word of salvation
To those who are dying in sin?

We cannot be channels of blessing
If our lives are not free from known sin;
We will barriers be and a hindrance
To those we are trying to win.

I pray that my channel of blessing to you is the content of this blog.  That is my goal.  Many of you have told me you are inspired by my writings.  Thank you for the great encouragement!  I want to share the greatest blessing I have received, and that is Salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.  And I know I can only do that when I depend on His strength, not my own.  For without Him, I can do nothing and I would be nothing but a lost sinner on my way to a devil's hell, but He brought me up out of the miry clay of sin!  Not because I deserved it!  NO!  Only because He loved me and chose me to be His child!  Psalm 40:2-3 says,  "2.  He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.  3. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD."  Thank You, Lord for loving me enough to send Your Son, Your only begotten Son, to die for me!

He Brought Me Up

My heart was distressed ’neath Jehovah’s dread frown,
And low in the pit where my sins dragged me down;
I cried to the Lord from the deep miry clay,
Who tenderly brought me out to golden day.

Refrain:
He brought me out of the miry clay,
He set my feet on the Rock to stay;
He puts a song in my soul today,
A song of praise, hallelujah!

He placed me upon the strong Rock by His side,
My steps were established and here I’ll abide;
No danger of falling while here I remain,
But stand by His grace until the crown I gain.

He gave me a song, ’twas a new song of praise;
By day and by night its sweet notes I will raise;
My heart’s overflowing, I’m happy and free;
I’ll praise my Redeemer, Who has rescued me.

I’ll sing of His wonderful mercy to me,
I’ll praise Him till all men His goodness shall see;
I’ll sing of salvation at home and abroad,
Till many shall hear the truth and trust in God.

I’ll tell of the pit, with its gloom and despair,
I’ll praise the dear Father, who answered my prayer;
I’ll sing my new song, the glad story of love,
Then join in the chorus with the saints above.

Happenings in Alabama today:

Beautiful view of Gunterville Lake

Liz holding a ball to get Sally to look in the direction best for the picture

Warm enough to enjoy some water hose fun.  Abby was asleep during this time.

Meanwhile the adult males enjoy some heavy conversation (or not).

The women always enjoy conversation!  :D

Hannah giving Sally a drink from the spicket.

Ryan enjoyed the scooter!  He even took it down the long driveway!

Jessica's coleus plants are still beautiful!

This is my new ride!  Jessica and Michael are giving it to me.

Hannah LOVES driving the 4 wheeler!

Ryan does, too!

Hannah gave me a spin, too!

Coming back up the driveway.

Tonight we all went to church.  Jessica is heading a group of ladies doing the Beth Moore Bible study, "Believing God."  It was a good lesson.  Michael, Brad and Liz went to a small group study on World Religions and Islam was the subject tonight.  The kids went to class with Kara.  Before going to church Jessica and Michael treated us to Moe's BBQ.  It was yummy!

We are renting a boat and will be on the lake most of the day tomorrow!  That will be fun!

Having a wonderful time visiting with family!  But it would be even more wonderful if Tim were here!  But I'm just so thankful we will see him again!  And I feel like that time is right around the corner!  Even so, come Lord Jesus!