Song of My Life

Last week I attended a workshop concerning visual art and music for educating church people. The teacher is a therapist and asked the participants: what is the song that you like / represents you? One of the song that speaks to me in all seasons is "You Are Mine" by David Haas. Below is the lyrics:


I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near

I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me

Chorus:
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine

I am strength for all the despairing
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name (Chorus)

I am the Word that leads all to freedom
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live (Chorus)

~ ~ ~

Thank you Lord, for loving me deeply..

suffering

As we are in solidarity with those who suffer, may our vulnerability turn into prayer.

What have you learnt from your ministry?

power play....is an illusion in God's kingdom
immaturity....is an empty vessel waiting to be filled
fear and insecurity....are fields where God's love and grace are to be sown
ignorance....poverty of God's living Word
hatred.....seed of death spread by the evil one. Put some leaven of trust and reconciliation as the antidote.
unethical practice in the ministry.....poor obedience and devotions

Pray. Love. Serve.

Have I been faithful?

I marked my annual commitment in full time ministry by asking "Have I been faithful?" Yes, it has been a steep learning curve for me and most of the time I was thinking of doing something else. Yet Fr Roger - through his writing "God Is Love Alone" - reminded me that the Spirit is faithful in sustaining me. Praise the Lord! Let's move on.