A variety of songs, old and new, have come to mind on this my 49th birthday. Thanks to the multitude of well-wishers who sent e-mails, others who phoned and some who celebrated in person.
Here’s a list of some songs of praise to God for His goodness to me.
I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever…. This chorus reminds me that I have lots to sing about. God has been merciful to me again and again. He has not rewarded me according to my sins but according to His mercy and love.
Great is Thy Faithfulness…. This hymn was our school hymn and was sung at our wedding (October ‘83). God has been faithful to us in so many ways. Even if I lack faith, and I often do in those difficult situations, God remains faithful. He cannot lie. He cannot deny Himself.
Little is Much When God is In It….. A special thanks to my Aunt Alice Peckover who taught me this hymn many years ago. It is true. How many “little things” did God bless when they were offered to Him. In several messages I’ve asked, “What did the little boy (whose lunch fed 5,000+ men) tell his mom when he arrived home? Being a good mother, she probably asked, “Did you eat your lunch?” His reply…. (assuming she wasn’t by the Sea of Galilee) “Mom, you won’t believe what Jesus did….”
“What If I Give All” – Though saddened by Ray Boltz’ lifestyle choices I am still impacted by his music. This more contemporary song has a great message. Take a look at my favourite videos from YouTube – and give it a watch.
There are many other favourites – Thank you Lord for saving my soul, Thank you for loving a sinner like me. O for a Thousand Tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise…. Shall I continue???
At a recent Bible study at Calvary Baptist one of our deacons who was leading that evening commented on the death of various “celebrities” and contrasted their lives and deaths with the entrance into heaven of some of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have died recently. In commenting on Michael Jackson’s death he noted, “The king of pop met the KING of Kings.”

