This is a song I grew up with and I always enjoyed singing it. Standing on the Promises by Alan Jackson takes me back to that little Baptist church as I hear the piano in the background. This song always makes me remember the time when I was memorizing this Scripture:
14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. I John 5:14-15 (KJV)
I complained to my teacher about having to memorize Bible verses. I've never forgotten the excited look on her face and her response: "Oh, Gail, this is a most precious promise from God to you! Think of it - if you pray for something that you know is His will, He will give it to you!"
She gave me a gift that day. As I read the Word, I learned there are many promises to believers. Here's one of my favorites:
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 9 (KJV)
Most of His promises have conditions, such as the one above. I have to acknowledge Him before I take off running down the path I'm thinking of. When I seek His face about my decisions, He always gives a good outcome.
A good meditation for Shabbat is to think about and journal the promises you've learned to trust.
What promises do you cling to, Gail-Friends? I'd love to hear about them.
Have a good Shabbos and a good week ahead.
I complained to my teacher about having to memorize Bible verses. I've never forgotten the excited look on her face and her response: "Oh, Gail, this is a most precious promise from God to you! Think of it - if you pray for something that you know is His will, He will give it to you!"
She gave me a gift that day. As I read the Word, I learned there are many promises to believers. Here's one of my favorites:
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 9 (KJV)
Most of His promises have conditions, such as the one above. I have to acknowledge Him before I take off running down the path I'm thinking of. When I seek His face about my decisions, He always gives a good outcome.
A good meditation for Shabbat is to think about and journal the promises you've learned to trust.
What promises do you cling to, Gail-Friends? I'd love to hear about them.
Have a good Shabbos and a good week ahead.
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| graphic from MiYah Music on Facebook, used by permission |
Love this hymn and hearing your memories about it and learning scripture!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janine, both music and the Scriptures have had a profound impact on my life. So glad you stopped by and thanks for the encouragement.
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