He's Near

The surgery was successful on Friday. Thank you so very much for your thoughts, prayers and kind words. The next six weeks will have me undergoing physical therapy, so I'll have some blogging challenges. Last week I was going through some ancient writings and found a poem I wrote called He's Near. It's a rather crude attempt at expressing a poetic thought but I hope you extend me a little grace. It's just my way of saying, "Thank You".

I never will forget that day I sat there in my home Hands that held a tear-stained face I felt so all alone Grief and fear surrounded me I wondered what to do And then I heard a still small voice With words of something new Repent, believe in Jesus Christ It’s now the harvest year Seek the Lord While He can be found Call Him While He’s near Whenever I face troubles I have no need to fear He never will forsake me That’s why I know He’s near In the midst of all my troubles I’m overwhelmed by fear Christ sends me calm assurance Affirming that He’s near Though cloudy skies loom overhead And thunder strikes with fear Christ sends His lasting peace to me I’ll ever know He’s near

Back in the Day -- Walk Around Heaven

As I continued to explore the sounds of Christian music I was fortunate enough to meet a music promoter who earlier performed with the Mighty Clouds of Joy. It was educational to learn about the behind the scenes work of concert promoting and meeting Christian artists. One of the more popular groups back in the day was definitely The Mighty Clouds of Joy.

One of these mornings it won't be long You'll look for me and i'll be gone I'm going to a place i'll have nothing to do But just walk around, walk around heaven all day When i get to heaven, i'll sing and shout Nobody will be able, to put me out My mother will be waiting And my father too We'll walk around, walk around heaven all day Lyrics by Cassietta George

Mighty Clouds of Joy -- Walk Around Heaven