Day 125
Yesterday afternoon, I went to my pastor’s family’s house for a visit. While I was there, they got out a globe and I was showing their three kids (ages six and under) where I have lived in the world, finishing with, “And this is where we live now – Milwaukee.”
At which juncture, two and a half year old Hannah grabs the globe and starts spinning. Pointing at a spot in Southeast Asia, she says “My-waukee.” Another spin. Somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic. “Your-waukee.” And a final spin for good measure. Finger on North Africa. “Ab’s-waukee”(in reference to her sister Abby).
Needless to say, I cracked up. That ranks right up there with Hannah’s brother John stating that his dad took a plane ride to “El Silverdor”. I’m guessing that’s somewhere near the Gold Coast in Chicago.
Onward.
“Sometimes when life seems gentle and blessings flood my way,
I turn my gaze away from You and soon forget to pray.
But when the sky grows darker and courage turns to fear,
My anxious voice cries upward with words you long to hear.
Chorus:
Lord, I need You when the sea of life is calm.
O Lord, I need You when the wind is blowing strong.
Whether trials come or cease, keep me always on my knees.
Lord, I need You. Lord I need You.
Lord, help me to remember I’m weak but You are strong.
I cannot sing apart from You, for Lord You are my song.
Although I’m prone to wander and boast in all I do;
Lord, keep my eyes turned upward so I depend on You.”
This hymn by Ron Hamilton is a tremendous reminder that I need the Lord all the time, not just when I feel like I need him. I am dependent on him for every heartbeat, every breath, every thought. And what peace I have knowing that he is there to provide for all my needs, both great and small.
Made for Eternity 