I was just 20 years old and had only been a Christian for a little while when I first heard the Dallas Holm song, Good Samaritan. Because Dallas was already very popular, I assumed that he must have been much older and than me. Little did I realize that Dallas was just three years older and had written the lyrics when he was only about 18-19 years old. Isn’t it amazing how the Lord gives songs like these to young people and yet the words and style can touch everyone, including the seniors at Life Care Center. Maybe it is because, the idea that God sees us and is willing to come to our rescue no matter our situation, touches every one of our hearts. So, no matter what you are facing this week, remember that, just as the words of this song tell us, “His eye is one the sparrow, so why not me?”
Nursing Home Ministry
Blessing the Lord – Even in the Chaos
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 NKJV
A day at Life Care Center is always interesting. Nurses come in and ask residents if they had their meds, someone always get a call on their cell phone, or the lunch ladies walk through pushing their carts. It can feel chaotic at times, but in the middle of busyness, God also gives us a sense of His joy and peace, especially as we worship. The key is to look away from the chaos and simply bless the Lord in the middle of whatever is happening. I hope you will be blessed and join in with our residents as we lift up our hands and bless the Lord at all times, even when chaos tries to creep in!
The Longer I Serve Him
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV
Even as a young person, I always kind of liked this song, though it really was neither my style nor my story at the time. I kind of figured it had been written by one of the old fuddy-duddys at some church far away and long ago, but it did have a sweet feeling to it. Recently when I began singing it for the residents at various of the nursing homes which I visit, I began looking into the origins of the composition and was shocked to discover that it had been written by Bill and Gloria Gaither before they even turned thirty!
That is the way it is with God’s inspiration. He shares His riches with those whom He likes, and they have a timeless appeal, precisely because the music comes from Him. I hope you will be touched and blessed by my simple rendering of the Gaither’s classic, “The Longer I Serve Him The Sweeter He Grows”. I also pray that as you embark upon the challenges, difficulties and adventures of the New year, that you will discover how sweet and great a blessing it is to be serving Jesus no matter what your age!
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