Give Me Ears to Listen

Be Still and Know That He is God

I was a bit heavy-hearted when I got to Church Saturday evening. The photo above is not my church. It is the church my cousin Danny was married at. My church has an arched area like that behind the altar as well. But the wall is solid, not windows. But the soaring arch reflects our hearts soaring in prayer to God. As I sat at church, listening to the beautiful music, I counted my many blessings. I tried to put the disappointments and sorrows into His hands.

After some of the readings, the choir led us in the perfect song for today. I joined the singing loudly—the song was right in my small range. I love the words, I love the music….and as I prayed and sang I knew….all is well with Him. Life will go on no matter what. On those days when I can barely hold His hand, He hangs on tight and scoops me up. … right in His arms. On days when I am filled with skipping and joy, He is there. On each day, someone or something or some circumstance is there….I just have to see it. After dinner, it was the twinkling stars. You may (or may not) be wondering what I considered to be the perfect song for the day. Either way, you know I am going to share it with you! Here it is:

Give Me Ears to Listen- Timothy R. Smith
Refrain (sung twice): Give me ears to listen. Give me eyes to see.
Give me words to speak and show your face to me.

Let me be your servant let me walk your way.
Guide me on your path give night the light of day.
Let me be a sure foundation pure and strong.
Let me tell of your salvation all life long. [Refrain}

In silence when you call me, let me hear your voice.
Jesus walk beside me; let my soul rejoice.
When winds and currents batter me, help me be sure.
Give me courage from the storms when they occur. [Refrain].

Last night when I awoke I heard you call my name.
You refreshed my soul; I felt your burning flame.
Oh, strengthen me to bear my cross and walk your way.
Give me grace to comfort those with all I say. {Refrain].