As we were loading the car yesterday to travel to church, I went by my rose bush and I was delighted at what I saw.
I saw dew on my roses! Such a beautiful sight! Why? Because they reminded me of an old hymn that I used to sing long ago just after I became a Christian. I was alone a lot because my husband was deployed, so I spent a lot of time listening to albums. We even had a state of the art (at the time) stereo from Radio Shack. One of my favorite hymns was by Jimmy Swaggert. I know, I know…he was disgraced and needed to repent. Well, don’t we all? Anyway, I listened to his album frequently, and I learned this one song by heart, singing it when I was driving in the car, cleaning the house or taking care of the children. I couldn’t find the Jimmy Swaggert version, but I hope these words will minister to you as they have for me for over four decades.
Yesterday, after church service, we went to the nursing home and sang some old favorites there. One of my other favorites that I used to sing all the time was Lee Castro’s “Because He Lives.” When I was feeling really alone and like I just could not take another nine months without a spouse, this is the song that God sent to me to renew my soul, to encourage me. Please let it encourage you, too.
It’s a special time for me to see these elderly people who love the Lord so much that they come to a small church service to worship the Lord with us. So many of them were singing along with the chorus on this one. Is this a song that you are familiar with? I know…it’s old, but then, so I am, and I love the old hymns that remind me of how much Jesus loves me and wants to spend time with me. I hope that you spend some time today just basking in the Savior’s love. Let Him touch you wherever you hurt and whisper to you that He cares what you are going through. He did that for me over forty years ago, and He still speaks to me today. He is the same: yesterday, today and forever. He wants you and me to know that He does not change and He loves us.
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Hi Vicklea,
I was a big (huge) fan of Swaggart back in the 1980s, and his singing was something that I enjoyed very much too. Vicklea, I used to especially enjoy hearing him play the piano, and sing “He grew the tree, that He knew would be, used to make the old rugged cross.” And he and Janet Paschal put out some beautiful music together.
Although I see Swaggart now as a wolf who fleeces the sheep, and a promoter of a false message.
(I’m sharing this in niceness, I’m not intending to be ugly towards you).
I wanted to play those videos you posted here, but they won’t play.
And I enjoy your zeal Vicklea,
and always remember that the Lord loves you very much. 😊
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Sorry they won’t play for you. They did play for me on my site. But you can look them up on YouTube. I agree with you about Swaggert. I’m sad to say that he fell away. I hope he found his way back to the fold, but that’s not for me to judge. Blessings for your kindness!
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“Because he lives” is one of my all time favourites. Thank you for sharing the lovely video. Pretty flowers too!
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The dew on roses is so beautiful and refreshing. Glad you enjoyed such wonderful gift.
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As soon as I saw dew on the roes, I thought of the same song. Love that, and so many more of the hymns we have to praise Him, pray, lift supplications, and receive comfort.
This was a lovely post. Thank you.
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“In the Garden” was one of my father’s favorite hymns. Thank you for posting this and reminding me of those beautiful lyrics! Your post truly touched my heart!! ❤ ❤
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Dew is like a little miracle. Roses are one of my favourite flowers. They are so perfect and each one of them is unique.
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