Thursday, June 29, 2017

I Saw the Light

For some time now I've wondered how some people are always smiling and when you ask why, they answer "God.  God makes me happy."  I so want to be one of these people.  I just don't know how.  

A few days ago, I was in my morning routine on another stormy Louisiana day.  For some reason I and began to sing "Why me, Lord." It was written by Kris Kristofferson.  I have a version by Elvis on CD that I really like. I got into the shower and closed my eyes and rested my head on the shower wall and let the water rain down on my back.  I know I jumbled the words but I guess it didn't matter because the dark and stormy morning broke and  sunshine lit up my bathroom .  Even with my eyes closed, I could tell the difference. I stopped singing and opened the shower door to see if someone had flipped on the light.  No one did.  It was all light from above. I felt a fulfilling peace and a smile came to my face.  Yes, God makes me happy.  I understand now.  




Why me Lord, what have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth loving you
Or the kindness you've shown.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from you
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you.
Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.


1 comment:

  1. I love it. Since coming to China, we have ZERO church affiliation. It's totally up to us to rely on him. If he doesn't make us happy, it's not going to happen.

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