Thoughts for the Week~Mar. 9

Pat · March 13, 2008, 01:07:55 PM

I think after that lovely historical sketch from our N. Irish fellow, we need to hear this tune!

I Cannot Tell
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Psalm 64:10
"The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in Him."

Words by W. Y. Fullerton
Tune Londonderry Air (Traditional Irish Melody)

I cannot tell why He, whom angels worship
Should set His love upon the sons of men,
Or why, as Shepherd, He should seek the wanderers
To bring them back, they know not how or when.
But this I know, that He was born of Mary
When Bethlehem's manger was His only home,
And that He lived at Nazareth and labored,
And so the Savior, Savior of the world, is come.

I cannot tell how silently He suffered
As with His peace He graced this place of tears,
Or how His heart upon the cross was broken,
The crown of pain to three and thirty years.
But this I know, He heals the broken hearted
And stays our sin and calms our lurking fear,
And lifts the burden from the heavy laden,
For yet the Savior, Savior of the world, is here.

I cannot tell how He will win the nations,
How He will claim His earthly heritage,
Or satisfy the needs and aspirations
Of east and west, of sinner and of sage.
But this I know, all flesh shall see His glory,
And He shall reap the harvest He has sown,
And some glad day His sun will shine in splendor
When He the Savior, Savior of the world, is known.

I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship
When at His bidding every storm is stilled,
Or who can say how great the jubilation
When all the hearts of men with love are filled.
But this I know, the skies will thrill with rapture,
And countless voices then will join to sing.
And earth to heaven, and heaven to earth will answer:
"At last the Savior, Savior of the world, is King!"

Colin · March 13, 2008, 02:13:17 PM

HE IS RISEN

Where is He who was brought in?
Carried dead from Calvary Hill
His body wrapped in death shroud
And in this tomb lay stiff and still

Three days ago His blood was spilled
Death's dark hand came to close His eyes
And in triumphant call, it is finished
A suffering Saviour bows His head and dies

Dark the tomb where He was laid
Its coldness wrapped Him there alone
And to its doorway to seal forever
They closed Him in with mighty stone

And now the question, who will answer
Where is He who quietly lay?
An angel spoke, He is risen
To let you see God rolled the stone away

For it could never seal Him in
Death could not keep Him in its hold
Why seek the living among the dead
See His death shroud lying in empty fold

Then rejoice, for He is living
Lift your hearts from deep despair
Soon the clouds of sky will welcome up
The Son of God ascending in the air

Tell to now a world of sinners
There is release from sins dark prison
Hope and life in Him simply because
Jesus Christ the Lord is risen!

Colin Moffett

I BELIEVE

The rugged cross; the iron nails
A dying Saviour; His breath exhales
For mighty King a thorny crown
And they mocked and sneered and said come down

Shaking heads; passing by
The upright wood raised to the sky
Once again the mocking crowd
Looked up at Him and called aloud

Oh Son of God you others save
Unloose yourself and escape the grave
Prove to us you did not deceive
Descend from the cross and we will believe

The blessed Saviour He really could
Have freed himself and left the wood
But I am so glad He did not leave
For He died for me I believe

But those who mocked would turn away
Believing not that awful day
He was their King upon the tree
Because He choose to stay to set others free

Him climbing down would be my loss
My hope for life descending from the cross
But He stayed for me so I could receive
Blood atonement for my sin I believe

And darkness came and extinguished light
And midday hours became as night
And Jesus cried; my God; why did you leave.
As the Father poured out wrath on His Son I believe

He could come down but He choose to stay
And grave could not hold Him where He lay
And from a risen Saviour I can receive
Heaven's eternal glory because in Him I believe

Colin Moffett

I LIVE BECAUSE HE LIVES

They came to mock; to stand and stare
To hurl abuse at Jesus there
Gathered around the cross lifted high
And on its frame watch Jesus die

They did not care upon that hill
Innocent blood upon the ground would spill
And only jeered with greater cries
Rejoice now we for Jesus dies

They laughed at Him with crown of thorn
Come down; come down they mocked with scorn
And a sword spilled blood from His precious side
And day was as night as Jesus died

They understood not why He died that day
It was to redeem and wash sins away
Thought when they laid Him in grave's cold bed
It was His end because Jesus was dead

But three days later and hope reborn
When grave lay empty on resurrection morn
What a blessed message to the world it gives
There is salvation for all because Jesus lives

How they mocked when they watched Him die
But now He lives and reigns on high
And when on the cross He hung and bled
It was for me because in sin I was dead

No hope I saw beyond the grave
Until I called on Him my soul to save
And He gave me life and the reason why
He said; who believes in me shall never die

And what befalls me in joy or sorrow
There is grace for today and forget tomorrow
For I am His and He forgives
And now I live because He lives

Colin Moffett

THE ARMS OF JESUS

Come walk with me along the way
Trace again the steps Jesus took that day
When He climbed Golgotha's hillside
And nailed to a cross with arms stretched wide

Listen again to hammer ring on nail
Can you hear a sorrowing mother wail?
As she watches every cruel blow
To a Son she cradled in her arms long ago

When once she lifted Him from manger bed
Her Son; raised up; now hung and bled
A Son like Him; there was no other
Was ever held in the arms of a mother

What manner of Man is this?
Betrayed in Gethsemane with a kiss
Now hanging in agony on centre tree
With His arms outstretched for you and me

If you have walked with me the path He trod
Stand now to gaze at the Son of God
His blessed hands with nails fixed through
Fixes His arms wide open for me and you

But then not nails; for they never could
Keep Him hanging there from that cross of wood
For if He willed, He could have come down that day
Folded His arms to chest and walked away

But love for sinners kept Him there to the grave
Now risen to Glory with strong arms to save
There is forgiveness for sin if you come by grace
To the arms of Jesus willing to embrace

Flee to the arms reaching out in love
Arms that will carry you to mansions above
Leaning on everlasting arms; trusting in His Word
Save in the arms of Jesus your Saviour and Lord

Colin Moffett

Ha.....I have turned this into a poetry site! Four more for you Janet...you will be reading all day!
Like your joke Pat and thanks for posting "Danny Boy".....Londonderry Air.

Pat · March 13, 2008, 02:54:31 PM

Oh, my!

Thanks for those poems!

Ruth · March 13, 2008, 03:10:05 PM

Yes Colin thanks for the poems.

Pat: When U- tube was playing is was lovely seeing you in the upper corner listening.

Jeannine: Thanks for the good news about Michael and the not so good about yourself so sorry that you will need surgery.

I have been to my appointment and then called a friend after getting home and now it is time to get some work done.

Ruth

Colin · March 13, 2008, 03:29:56 PM

Thanks Ruth and Pat. Just a little update about Michael. He was not released from hospital today because he is running a fever now. Jeannine was all set to have him home today and now her hopes have been dashed once again. Just keep her in your prayers. Thank you.

Pat · March 13, 2008, 03:31:12 PM

Thanks for the update, Colin!

Praying here.

Marilyn · March 13, 2008, 04:07:23 PM

Well here ins an update from me now. I seriously doubt that I will be getting married anytime soon. I have done some more investigating and do not like what I have found out. I think this is going to be the end of Michael. He is not who he says he is. Good thing I have learned some investigative skills from a private detective. That is good thing.

Pat · March 13, 2008, 04:17:28 PM

Oh, Marilyn...

I'm sorry but glad you've found out now.

:

Here's a big hug from all of us...

Jane Walker · March 13, 2008, 04:33:35 PM

Marilyn, I echo Pat, here. I'm sorry.

None of us wanted you to get hurt, and I am glad you found out before you went any further. You have a lot of praying, caring friends here at CP ...

Marilyn · March 13, 2008, 04:50:44 PM

Hey gals thanks a lot I am fine with it. Live and and, It's agood thing I am no dummy and not stupid. Something happened that I can't really say on here. But just know that God is in control. I almost got scammed but my investigation prevented that.

Jeannine · March 13, 2008, 05:11:08 PM

Hi all,

Marilyn ~ sorry things didn't work out but so glad you found out in time.

Colin ~ Thank you!

I appreciate your thoughtfulness more than you can know. Michael was running a fever when I got there, and was breathing way too fast, back on the oxygen, and not looking well at all. Now we wait for some of the tests to come back to see what might have happened. I was so happy this morning he was to come home. Well,

he will be soon.

Thank you all for your prayers! God bless!

Still Trusting in Him!
Jeannine

Colin · March 13, 2008, 05:54:39 PM

I am also sorry Marilyn. We all love you as a sister in Christ in here. Please take care and God bless.

God bless Jeannine.

Ruth · March 13, 2008, 08:05:11 PM

Jeannine: So sorry to here about you not so good news I am remembering you in prayer I sure wish I could be there to hold your hand. God will do all of that for us.

Marilyn: I am glad that you found out before it was to late.

Al Moak · March 13, 2008, 08:42:51 PM

Thank You, Father, for hearing and answering our humble prayers. It's amazing that You listen to us. We prayed that You would keep our sister Marilyn safe in Your hands, and You have indeed done so. Now we further pray You'll comfort her, and that You will provide all she needs to rejoice in You and walk with You successfully. How gracious You have been through Jesus our Lord!

Marilyn · March 13, 2008, 08:47:30 PM

Thank you all for your prayers, I talked to him (Michael) and he says he can fix this situation so I will just leave it up to God and see what happens. In the mean time I will get on with my lfie.

Janet · March 13, 2008, 09:30:07 PM

Colin, You're a peach! Thanks so much for those lovely poems. Now I will have to choose from among them. Now they are saying they want me to read two, so the choice won't be quite so hard.

Marilyn, now I'm sure you understand why we were all so concerned about you.

Jeannine, sorry Michael has to stay longer in the hospital.

Today was so beautiful again, after I got off work, I went to the care home, which is only one block from where I work. I took Beth a ream of paper to use in her new printer we got last week. Anyway--I asked her if she wanted to go for a walk and get some fresh air and sunshine. She did, so I took her out and we walked (well, she rolled ) down to Park View where I work, I took her in to meet the sweet girls I work with, then we went around several blocks, looking at the new care home which is being built right behind Park View Assisted Living. Then we spent some time in the outdoor courtyard at the Home. Mom was also sitting out in the courtyard getting some fresh air and sunshine. If I could have, I would have taken her with Beth and me. I walk beside Beth's power chair, driving it with one hand, as she can barely control it anymore.

I don't work again for about two weeks, then work by myself on a weekend. I haven't had the full responsibility before, but am sure I can handle it. If someone has to wait a couple of minutes for his/her eggs, the world will keep on turning.

Schools around here are out for Spring break until after Easter. I'm hoping Abby will come spend some of hers with us.

See you tomorrow!

Samantha · March 13, 2008, 09:54:03 PM

Marilyn, ditto to what everyone else has said. I will continue to pray for you.

Jeanine, sorry your son didn't get to come home today, but I'm praying for both of you!

I have a small prayer request - I have a LARGE Mountain that needs to be moved/removed from my way, so to speak. God can and does all things, but my faith is kinda weak in this one. He knows what I need. Nothing health wise or anything like that. Just life. Thanks

Been really busy working, but get on a few times a day, just to keep up.

Later y'all
Samantha

Samantha · March 13, 2008, 10:12:11 PM

I just had to post again.

After I left here, I went to my cousin's blog, and she was talking about relying on God to provide the things we need, and using people to do it. (They needed a new car, (not new, new, just new to them) and God used family to get them a car, from a dealer named Miracle Ford) Oh, how that blessed me because I just asked y'all to pray for me! Praise the Lord, he is soooo good!

God knows what I need, and when I'll need it. I just gotta hang on.

Colin · March 14, 2008, 06:52:42 AM

Hi everyone from an Irish peach....well Janet says I am one....and who am I to argue with her! I have posted a little video to cheer you all up I hope and to remind you that spring and summer are just around the corner. Reading your posts and praying for you all. Take care.

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=29f5676dccbd7044fd1f

I am sure Pat will fix this up!

Etta Sue · March 14, 2008, 01:28:18 PM

Thank you, Colin, for the poems and the GodTube. Lovely to hear Jeannine's soft voice and to see your beautiful garden.

Marilyn...Marilyn....Marilyn ~ What can I say? I know your dreams are dashed but don't let him sweet talk you into anything until you are sure that he is what he says he is. If he can fix it, why then did he let it get 'broken'? Just be glad that you discovered this all now instead of after investing your heart and time further. God Bless You, Marilyn. You know we all love you and you are our sister.

Janet ~ It is getting warmer weather here also. I am sure that Beth enjoyed her 'walk' outside. So nice to get out in the fresh air and let the breeze blow through your hair!

Samatha ~ He will provide.

Jeannine ~ So sorry that Michael is still in the hospital. But glad that he didn't get sick after he got home and had to be returned to the hospital. Give him a hug from all of us.

Al ~ I love reading your prayers for all of us. So touching and heartfelt.

Ruth, Pat and Jane ~ All of us women have to watch out for our 'sisters'. I ditto your thoughts for Marilyn!

It is cloudy and rainy here today. I might still be in bed if Ivalou hadn't called and woke me up. But she needed to get gas for her car and go to the bank and wanted to know if I wanted to go along and split a breaded tenderloin and onion rings with her at the restaurant. So I am pleasantly full right now. Really good meal. I also got some ground round at the grocery in Lapel. Forgot to get that yesterday when I purchased all my items for Euchre next Tuesday.

Today would have been my Mother's 95th birthday. I miss her so much but I do feel she is watching out for her children and grandchildren and greats.

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Pat · March 14, 2008, 02:58:43 PM

Samantha, thanks for sharing that with us.

I'm still praying for you, my friend.

I'm having a very busy day today. Paul is coming from Virginia tomorrow so I'm busy getting some things done around the house.

Ruth Ann Bice · March 14, 2008, 03:06:31 PM

Marilyn, my prayers are added along with the others here. I really don't want you hurt; but, it's better to know where you're going. Love you.

Pat, enjoy your weekend with Paul. I know you're excited he's coming.

Y'all should see my cat. He's feeling especially loving, so he's on his side right in front of my golden retriever, "petting" her with his front paws. Ah, now the dog reached over and gave the kitty a big wet kiss!

I read everything, and would like to comment more to all of you. I love you and pray with you, am concerned about you, and sure do wish we could all get together sometime.

Well, come to think of it, WE WILL, won't we!!!! See y'all in Heaven, if not sooner.

I'm headed out the door to see my grandbabies. The littlest one just had her mommy call to see "when Gwanma is gonna get here."

Marilyn · March 14, 2008, 05:25:35 PM

I think I have been too trusting that seems to be the story of my life. Trusting others not to take advantage of me because I would not do that to anyone. Trusting others not to hurt me because I would not do that either. I have judged too many others by my own characteristics and not looked deeper into theirs. I will just let things ride for now and see what happens but I am very skeptical that it will work out in his favor. Slow and slower are the key words for me. Don't put my trust is anyone but God. Now back to my little corner for the time being. I just came out to let you know I am here reading all your kind thoughts and prayers, Thank you so much for {{{{hugs}}}

Pat · March 14, 2008, 05:52:56 PM

Marilyn,

more hugs from me...

Pat · March 14, 2008, 05:58:12 PM

Ruth Ann, drive carefully. Your cat sounds like my Lauren. She loves Geordie but he only just tolerates her.

Marilyn · March 14, 2008, 06:30:45 PM

Thanks Pat

Larry Hanna · March 14, 2008, 08:03:21 PM

Hi everyone. This has been a very busy day and so I will be brief tonight. I spent several hours working on the Golden Games paperwork and meeting with one of the persons involved in running the games. I also went to morning coffee, walked laps at the church gym, attended two SeniorNet meetings and am now sitting in my easychair trying to catch up on my Internet reading, including CP.

Marilyn, I join with the others regarding your situation. I am sorry it has not worked out as you had hoped but very thankful you have not been hurt anymore than you have.

Jeannine, so sorry to read that you son wasn't able to come home as you had hoped.

Janet, hope Abby is able to spend sometime with you during her holiday. It was nice that you could take Beth to where you are working. Are all of these facilities you mentioned owned by the same company?

Etta Sue, it rained here today also and think we are to have more tomorrow.

Our daughter is coming to visit for the weekend and we will pick her up at the subway station in the morning.

Janet · March 14, 2008, 08:32:44 PM

Larry, yes, the facilities are owned by US--that is, the county. Paid for with our taxes, maintained and staffed the same way. So there is local control, which is a good thing, I think. Please don't work too hard on the Senior games stuff.

Colin and Jeannine--I enjoyed the music, the poetry, the reading and the beautiful garden. Thanks!

Ruth Ann, have a great trip and a sweet visit with those grand youngins'.

Etta Sue, so nice you and Ivalou always have a special sister to go places and do things with. What a blessing!

I had a long list of stuff I wanted to do today, and then Beth called--"Mom, are you busy today?" Well, yes, but she said the home couldn't take her to her chiropractor appointment, so I did, and that involved an hour and a half of waiting. Sigh....so most of my list is still undone.

Hello to the rest of you I didn't address. Hope everyone is doing great.

Pat · March 14, 2008, 09:20:18 PM

Hi Everyone!

Hope all are doing well. I'm getting ready for Paul arriving tomorrow. Busy, busy!

Samantha · March 14, 2008, 11:21:44 PM

Larry, when you get the chance, update us on the weather in your area. My Bullldogs game was interrupted by the weather!

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