Good Monday morning, my friends.
I'm going to show my age a bit this morning. This weekend I came across a concert on YouTube by a group who called themselves "Highwaymen". This group consists of some of my all-time favourites - Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Sadly, Waylon and Johnny are no longer with us, but I pray they are entertaining the angels with their amazing talents.
Near the end of the concert Kristofferson sings his song "Why me?", with the other three giants of country music backing him up. This is the Gospel set to song. It tells of a recognition of sin; a deep repentance; and an acceptance of amazing forgiveness. Then the singer is inspired to show this forgiveness to others: "Maybe Lord, I can show someone else what I've been through myself on my way back to you." That is the Gospel in action and I love it.
And we could all do well to start each day by saying "Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand."
Amazing Grace and Eternal Peace be yours,
Bruce
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.
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