NO SWEETER NAME
I wanted to share the lyrics to the song playing because sometimes it really helps to read them while you listen. I also wanted to share why this song means a lot to me.
No sweeter name than the Name of Jesus,
No sweeter name have I ever known
No sweeter name than the name of Jesus.
You are the Life to my heart and my soul
You are the Light to the darkness around me
You are the Hope to the hopeless and broken
You are the only Truth and the Way
Jesus, Jesus
We have recently moved our Thursday night Bible study to the local shelter here in town. It has changed the whole look on our study. Last year, we met in our cozy living room with people who we got to know like family. We had coffee, tea and home made treats every week. It was very comfortable.
Since moving it to the shelter, it looks totally different. We have anywhere from 10-15 people come in off the streets, many of whom are intoxicated to some degree, some to the extreme. Due to state regulations, we provide Subway sandwiches (by donation -- thanks D & R!) and store bought cookies. We can't put our home-made touch on any of it. It's a bit of challenge for all of us. We never know who will come through the door. We never know what kinds of interruptions will come. But I can honestly say, I wouldn't go back to what we had for anything, at least not giving this up to do it! God has called us there, and has given our "core group" such a DEEP love for these people. Some of the most amazing times are after the study is over, when Tandra is sweetly playing her guitar and singing. We are able to go around and pray for those who are hurting. God always speaks to my own heart through the study. I am there to grow just as much as anyone, but a lot of my growing is coming out of my leaving my comfort zone. So often I am the one who walks away blessed. What truly amazes me is that people that I use to avoid on the streets, I now have a passion for. Only Christ could do that in my heart.
The song above, the one playing first on my playlist is true for me. His name is sweet to me. He is my light, my life, my hope. I LOVE the name Jesus. But not only is this true for me, but it's true for them. So often these people are treated poorly. They are ignored and looked down on, and that's when people are being "kind". The truth is, Jesus loves them JUST AS MUCH as He loves anyone else and wants to see them not only set free from their addictions, but more importantly than that, He wants them as His children. He wants to see them walk in freedom that comes only through Him.
Their hearts and souls are broken. He is their life!
They live in darkness, all around them. He is their light!
They often feel hopeless and broken. He is their hope!
He is the only Truth and the Way -- for all of us.
Where would any of us be without Jesus?
Please pray for these wonderful people, and continue to pray for us as we try to minister the Word of God to them, and know that no matter what you're facing, He is your Life, your Light and your Hope as well!
I wanted to share the lyrics to the song playing because sometimes it really helps to read them while you listen. I also wanted to share why this song means a lot to me.
No sweeter name than the Name of Jesus,
No sweeter name have I ever known
No sweeter name than the name of Jesus.
You are the Life to my heart and my soul
You are the Light to the darkness around me
You are the Hope to the hopeless and broken
You are the only Truth and the Way
Jesus, Jesus
We have recently moved our Thursday night Bible study to the local shelter here in town. It has changed the whole look on our study. Last year, we met in our cozy living room with people who we got to know like family. We had coffee, tea and home made treats every week. It was very comfortable.
Since moving it to the shelter, it looks totally different. We have anywhere from 10-15 people come in off the streets, many of whom are intoxicated to some degree, some to the extreme. Due to state regulations, we provide Subway sandwiches (by donation -- thanks D & R!) and store bought cookies. We can't put our home-made touch on any of it. It's a bit of challenge for all of us. We never know who will come through the door. We never know what kinds of interruptions will come. But I can honestly say, I wouldn't go back to what we had for anything, at least not giving this up to do it! God has called us there, and has given our "core group" such a DEEP love for these people. Some of the most amazing times are after the study is over, when Tandra is sweetly playing her guitar and singing. We are able to go around and pray for those who are hurting. God always speaks to my own heart through the study. I am there to grow just as much as anyone, but a lot of my growing is coming out of my leaving my comfort zone. So often I am the one who walks away blessed. What truly amazes me is that people that I use to avoid on the streets, I now have a passion for. Only Christ could do that in my heart.
The song above, the one playing first on my playlist is true for me. His name is sweet to me. He is my light, my life, my hope. I LOVE the name Jesus. But not only is this true for me, but it's true for them. So often these people are treated poorly. They are ignored and looked down on, and that's when people are being "kind". The truth is, Jesus loves them JUST AS MUCH as He loves anyone else and wants to see them not only set free from their addictions, but more importantly than that, He wants them as His children. He wants to see them walk in freedom that comes only through Him.
Their hearts and souls are broken. He is their life!
They live in darkness, all around them. He is their light!
They often feel hopeless and broken. He is their hope!
He is the only Truth and the Way -- for all of us.
Where would any of us be without Jesus?
Please pray for these wonderful people, and continue to pray for us as we try to minister the Word of God to them, and know that no matter what you're facing, He is your Life, your Light and your Hope as well!
2 comments:
What an encouragement...we really need to pray for these people more...it is only the Holy Spirit that can move in the hearts of man. In and of ourselves we are unable to even see our need!
May the Lord bless you today!
Camille
P.S. Sorry, I should really "preview" my comments before I "publish"...I had to delete the first comment due to a serious typo. :)
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