nearer my God to thee

Being cast upon God is amazing. Lately, I've needed Him moment by moment. And He has met me with a smile, a thought, or a friend each time I've really needed Him. When I was feeling overcome by despair, and feared Satan's taunts that I really am alone and forgotten, He gave me the physical peace to match what I knew intellectually. He doesn't want me to wallow in self-pity. How could I? He has blessed me above all that I could ask or think - except for this trial, which I'm certain is a blessing in disguise. I want to be like Joseph and say, "God meant it for good." Oh, I'm not saying I'm contented to remain in this trial for one second longer than He has measured - but since this is where I am, I'm so glad to be in a place where I literally run to my Bible to see what He has to say to me next. I feel the same anticipation as when I check my email - "any messages from God?" He also surprises me with encouragement when I'm not expecting Him at all. Tonight we went to "String Night," a giant orchestra performance by violin and cello students from all over Halifax. Marcella is in first year violin. It was spectacular! About half-way through the evening, one of the pieces played was "Nearer My God to Thee." Remember, this is music taught through the school system. That piece was not played by mere co-incidence. God had them play it just for me. He is just that amazing!

nearer my God to thee

nearer to thee

even though it be a cross

that raiseth me

yet in my dreams i be

nearer my God to thee

nearer my God to thee

nearer to thee