This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24 NKJV

Those who only observe nursing home ministry from a distance, may think that we pass our time as in the words of the hymn, “Softly and tenderly,” And yes, that would be accurate for that small part of each service when we slow down and come humbly into God’s presence. But were we to plan the entire song service with only the slow and hushed hymns, half our residents would be sound asleep! So, here is one of our opening songs at Friday’s church service at Life Care. We sang a Sunday school song about a happy day, when I am “livin’ it for my Lord!” I do hope you will listen carefully for their voices and ask yourself if God might be calling you to also consider volunteering for nursing home ministry in your own community. After all, it’s a happy day when, “I’m living each day on the promises in God’s word!”

It's a happy day, and I thank God for the weather
It's a happy day, when I'm livin' it for my Lord
It's a happy day, and things are gonna get better
When I'm livin' each day on the promises in God's word!

BUT
It's a grumpy day and I don't like the weather
It's a grumpy day, when I'm livin' it for myself
It's a grumpy day
And nothin's gettin' any better
Cause I'm livin' today
With my Bible on the shelf

BUT
It's a happy day, when I'm livin' it for my Lord
It's a happy day, when I'm livin' it for my Lord
It's a happy day, and things are gonna get better
When I'm livin' each day on the promises in God's word!