Category: Song

Near to God

On By vickleaIn Scripture, Song, Video8 Comments

I have been pressing into God lately, mostly because of life changes but also because I want a closer relationship with Him. I have had some physical challenges lately that have let me know that I need to depend on God or I just won’t make it through all of this.

This scripture is comforting to me…He is already near me when I call. He is not a distant God that I have to yell to be heard. He is right there all the time whenever I want to talk to Him.

Talking to God is like second nature to me. The doctor says my spine might collapse so I can’t lift over five pounds. I talked to God. The same doctor says that I have a better than average chance of breaking my hip in the next year, especially if I fall. So, before I get up to walk around, I talk to God and ask Him to keep me upright and stable. My neurologist is sending me to a neurosurgeon because he says that I need spine surgery. You better believe I am talking to God about this one! In fact, I think God and I have a constant conversation going and instead of this being odd or new, it is actually commonplace. I used to talk to Him a lot about our children and their needs and my problems disciplining them. They are all grown, and now I am older, so most of my conversations deal with medical issues that God knows about but that I need to address the issue to the only One who can truly help me persevere.

I hope and pray that you have daily conversations with God, all day long, just as if your best friend were there in the room with you. He is God and He is to be adored and praised and lifted up. But He is also the friend who is close by and also available when I call out to Him for wisdom, relief from pain or safety as I walk from room to room. I really enjoy talking to God because I can be honest with Him and tell Him anything, including that I am unhappy with the situation, even as I ask Him for His grace to get through it. Tell God what you’re thinking and then step out of His way so He can work in your life. He is as close as your next breath and He desires to bless you and to let you know how much He loves you.

Draw Near to God-Russ Taft and Leigh Nash

Who Is In Control?

On By vickleaIn Scripture, Song2 Comments

Big revelation in church today! (Not really, but actually thought-provoking) I may control my universal remote, but I don’t control the universe…God does!

To go along with this eye-opening, mind-blowing idea, here is something for you to read and ponder, just in case you are not convinced yet.

God Does-Douglas Vandergraph

And if you enjoyed reading this relatively short and conclusive evidence that you can make plans, but God is ultimately in control, you can also watch this video.

You Tube Video: Control of the Universe

Song for the Day from a praise leader whom I listened to regularly over five decades ago.

God Is In Control-Twila Paris

Prayer from the YouVersion Daily Prayer, 4-18-26.

May your day be blessed, your time be redeemed and your relationship with God be one that speaks to your heart and to others.

Sunday Worship

On By vickleaIn Scripture, Song, Video2 Comments

Today is Palm Sunday, the day the crowds welcomed Jesus with all kinds of accolades before they then joined the mob that called for His crucifixion. Before you start thinking what awful people those were, I would like to remind you that we were part of that crowd and then the mob. We might not have been there physically, but can you honestly say that if you had lived during that time, you would have reacted differently? The tendency is to follow the crowd. That’s one of the reasons the Bible admonishes us to be careful with whom we associate.

That all being said, I love the traditions of Palm Sunday and the fact that all of the praise goes to the Lord, who is indeed worthy and should have never fallen out of favor with the Pharisees who were supposed to recognize the Messiah. Since Jesus’s death was prophesied and orchestrated by God, and since each of us benefit from the salvation that comes from the flowing of His life’s blood, we can do no less than offer Him a sacrifice of praise.

We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise-Maranatha! Music

Nothing But the Blood of Jesus-Dust and Grace

To God Be the Glory-Faithful Worship

Have a blessed Palm Sunday, filled with thanksgiving and praise for all the Lord has done!

God Is Faithful

On By vickleaIn prayer, Scripture, Song8 Comments

This beautiful verse can also be prayed. I plan to add it to my memory verses and pray it daily.

Our very finite minds cannot fathom the faithfulness of God. He never sleeps, slumbers, changes or lies. He always keeps His promises…always.

My God Is Able-Vinesong

Faithful God-I Am They

Amen and amen.

If you are having difficulty trusting God and waiting in His waiting room, just add your name to the comments and I commit to praying for you. No matter the problem or trial or temptation, God is always faithful.

Our World in Chaos

On By vickleaIn Dr. Denison’s Forum, Hymn, Song3 Comments

I have pondered a lot over the happenings in our world lately. It seems that the whole world is “on fire” and no one is interested in putting the fire out. Protests all over the U.S., civil unrest over government agents doing what they were hired to do, and general disharmony throughout the world. So, what exactly is happening? I venture to say that Christ’s coming is ever closer and these events are part of getting us ready. Am I a prophet foretelling the coming of Jesus? No, of course not! I am just pointing out that we need to be ready whenever He comes back and, for me, looking at world events, the sooner the better. But He is waiting until the Father tells Him to “go” and we are waiting, too. In our time of patience or impatience, depending on the day and the events therein, we are to continue praying, working, and doing. The world’s events do not change what God has asked us to do.

I have said for a while now that the United States, along with most, if not all, nations, have lost their moral compass. For me, my moral compass is God and His Word. Denison’s Forum has an interesting perspective on the situation in our nation and the world, so I am presenting that here for you to read. Scroll down until you reach the section about the resignation of Brooks and then keep reading. Parts of this were eye-opening to me while others just made me nod my head in agreement, saying, “Yes, that is what is needed.”

Denison’s Forum, 2-02-26

I want to end my blog today with a reminder that no matter what is happening, God is there and He is always faithful.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness-Dutchforward

Worship the King

On By vickleaIn Scripture, Song4 Comments

I am a little sad today because it is still so icy here in Virginia that it is dangerous to be out and about, especially if you are prone to fall as I am. So, no church today. In fact, our pastor made a video of the parking lot and it’s mostly a sheet of ice. He says that they are having the 11:00 service only (we usually have four services) and only those with four-wheel drive should plan to attend. So, I will be watching the streaming service online and I am thankful that is an option. With the ice and cold and snow and cold, I have been inside, missed appointments and not very cheerful these days. God reminded me this morning that He is still the same, in the cold and icy places, too. So, I am choosing to worship and hope that you will join me.

And a song from Chris Tomlin:

O Worship the King-Chris Tomlin

Have a blessed day and stay safe and warm!

He Keeps Me Singing-Hymn

On By vickleaIn Hymn, Song1 Comment

I love hymns because they encourage me and genuinely make my heart happy. I hope you enjoy this one that Mike Huckabee shared on his Substack Prayer Tree post today.

https://youtu.be/cJvxhLcscs0?si=uQf78Am3P4bGfXco

Lyrics

1 There’s within my heart a melody;
Jesus whispers sweet and low,
“Fear not, I am with you, peace, be still,” In all of life’s ebb and flow.

Refrain:
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
sweetest name I know,
fills my every longing, Keeps me singing as I go.

2 All my life was wrecked by sin and strife,
discord filled my heart with pain,
Jesus swept across the broken strings, Stirred the slumbering cords again.

[Refrain]

3 Though sometimes He leads through waters deep,
trials fall across the way;
though sometimes the path seems rough and steep, See His footprints all the way.

[Refrain]

4 Feasting on the riches of His grace,
resting ‘neath His sheltering wing,
always looking on His smiling face, That is why I shout and sing.

[Refrain]

5 Soon He’s coming back to welcome me
far beyond the starry sky;
I shall wing my flight to worlds unknown,
I shall reign with Him on high. [Refrain]

All of these verses speak to me about future hope and the way we make it through challenges here on earth. Jesus is always with me, so I need to always stay with Him.

Have a blessed and wonderful day! Keep singing! 🎶