by David Brenneman
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lorn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me home
In my way grows drear
Precious Lord, linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand, lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home
When the darkness appears
And the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river, I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lorn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord
Lead me home (lead me home)
Written in 1932 by Thomas Dorsey, this is a song that I grew up to made famous at least to me by Jim Reeves, I know that Elvis Presley also sang a version of it.
Of late its been a very often used sound clip used in many many reels videos on Facebook that I see, the Jim Reeves version.
The backstory of this song for Dorsey was of his writing this after getting the news that his Wife died in childbirth and his new son died a short time later. He was very withdrawn and hurting from going through and while just messing at a piano with a song he'd thought he'd forgotten kept saying over and over again "Blessed Lord, Blessed Lord" when a friend suggested he say something else. The suggestion was "Precious Lord" and the song was born from that.
Throughout my life there's been many times when this song has come to my mind. Mostly when my heart and soul are just plain tired.
These days this time in my life it has been certainly filled with days of feeling tired, weary and worn. The closest people in my life sometimes seem the most distant and I find myself just opening in prayer but not having the words to say. All that's there is a hurt that I know not how to talk to my Savior about. It's not every day but it is quite often that way.
The promises of Jesus in that I am not alone in this because He's there in it with me is a daily growing comfort. While people who are in my life miss the opportunities to really ask me how I am or even if I am alright the Spirit of God within me knows.
This isn't any slight on others in my life. By no means. I'm unfortunately very adept at putting on a face much like everyone else in the world.
While I wait upon the Lord for the answer to my employment situation I continue to go to Him every morning in my Bible reading and devotionals as well as my evening studies and devotionals. I heartily agree with what's written that when we don’t have the words that the Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words.
I know not why this has gone on for so long but I can't help but see and know that Jesus has been with us throughout it all. Just as it says in the Scriptures that He knows our hearts...because He is there within us.
The Bible also teaches us that through many trials and tribulations we will enter our rest in the Lord.
I've been asked if what I am going through is not dissimilar to the scene in Heaven that we read in the book of Job. That I do not know. I know this blog has had a far reaching effect in this world. As He promised, every day He gives me something to write. Every day it goes out. For me, to God be the glory great things He has done with it. I might hand out business cards with the website address but 99 percent of those readers are those whom God's caused to discover it on their own.
A Life Principle of Dr. Stanley's says that adversity only lasts as long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us.
While I don't think that my race has been run its no where near the pace it used to be. I know not what dreams to dream of doing short of what I keep struggling to complete which is to become a published writer. Many have said that with this blog I've accomplished that but what I am after is to hold a paper copy of a book that I've written. To give a copy to my favorite English teacher as a bookend of sorts to the one who inspired me.
You may be going through things too. Stand fast with your faith in Jesus. The Bible says to encourage one another with songs, hymns and spiritual songs making melody in our hearts to God. Songs are certainly one thing that my mind has no trouble remembering while I struggle with remembering day-to-day facts.
Certainly trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Even if you don't understand. Especially if you don't understand. Pray for each other. For some of us what we're going through is known mostly only by Jesus and ourselves.
Pray on, Pray Over, Pray through.
Even if it's just you and Jesus on the road you're on.
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