Solomon was blessed! He had it all. Peace on every side, great wisdom, plenty of wealth and a big screen TV! (minus the big screen) Even though he had it, David was responsible for much of it. Because of the relationship that David had with the Lord, Solomon was blessed more than any man in many areas. Solomon owed David a debt of gratitude.
What I am leaving for my kids? What legacy, what blessing, what will their future hold for them? Of course it can’t all ride on me, they will walk their own path and make their own choices in life, but I have so much power in their lives. Reading today shook me a little and made me think that what I do, how I live, how I relate to my Papa has GREAT effect on my family. We would like to think sometimes that we live in a vacuum and what I do as a dad really doesn’t matter that much, but it does! The responsibility is incredible! It doesn’t cause me to fear though, just walk a bit more circumspect. I guess it could scare me, but I feel so privileged that God would give me so many to influence so much. How I parent is one thing, but I believe that it was how David walked with God, (which will change your parenting) that really counted. I don’t know if I needed another reason besides I am God’s daily delight and he wants me to walk with him, but I am struck by the ramifications of that walk which will reverberate far beyond my 8 children.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
May 14
“The glory of the Lord filled the temple”. Wow! What must than have been like? I have read about others who have seen the cloud, the glory cloud. Jack Hayford writes about it in one of his books, but reading about it isn’t good enough – I want to experience it! It is that manifest presence that I love so much. Not just to “experience” something, but to experience Him! If you think that desire is wrong because it is experienced based, then what are you longing for about heaven? Is it no more pain and sickness… or is it Him – the Lamb of God – Jesus of Nazareth – who longs to see you face to face.
As I read this passage, that we sing in a popular song, it struck me that they couldn’t continue to work because of the heavy presence of the Lord. Was it that they couldn’t see or was it that they couldn’t breathe well or maybe it was because their bodies were trembling in fear because of the heaviness of His presence – I don’t know. What I do know is that if the glory of God fills me up, then I can do no work! First of all, when the glory fills me, my flesh has no chance to creep out in my life or in a quick response. I am filled with the glory of God! Secondly, I got a picture of ceasing from my work – to bask in the presence of God. Of course, His glory does dwell with me because I am His temple, but you and I both know that some days you have been so touched by God that everything is different.
I must seek His glory, worship in His presence, extol Him in praise. I woke up today asking the Lord to please speak to me today – I need a fresh word. Getting in His manifest presence is that word for me today. Don’t let the day just happen – get in His presence first.
As I read this passage, that we sing in a popular song, it struck me that they couldn’t continue to work because of the heavy presence of the Lord. Was it that they couldn’t see or was it that they couldn’t breathe well or maybe it was because their bodies were trembling in fear because of the heaviness of His presence – I don’t know. What I do know is that if the glory of God fills me up, then I can do no work! First of all, when the glory fills me, my flesh has no chance to creep out in my life or in a quick response. I am filled with the glory of God! Secondly, I got a picture of ceasing from my work – to bask in the presence of God. Of course, His glory does dwell with me because I am His temple, but you and I both know that some days you have been so touched by God that everything is different.
I must seek His glory, worship in His presence, extol Him in praise. I woke up today asking the Lord to please speak to me today – I need a fresh word. Getting in His manifest presence is that word for me today. Don’t let the day just happen – get in His presence first.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
May 13
I noticed that the phrase missing – “as the Lord had directed His servant…” Solomon seemed to have some creative license with this temple unlike Moses and the “tent” in the desert. Solomon went BIG! He thought that God was worth extravagance and he delivered it! When I get some leeway, do I deliver extravagantly? When I have the freedom, do I go all out, giving it my all, performing with excellence and finishing strong? Hmmm…. That is something to think about.
It took 7 years to complete the temple and more time to completely furnish it. That spoke to me. 7 years is a long time in anyone’s eyes. 7 years is a long to time be involved with a project. 6 years is a long time to be in the middle of a project and still give it your best effort. God is asking me if I will bear up under construction – even if it takes a long time. I, like most of you, like fast results. I want to work out for a month and have a ripped body, or I want to invest for 6 months in the market and triple my money, but that usually doesn’t happen. There is no doubt that I could be under a “special” time of results, but usually, everything takes more time than I would like it to, especially “temple” construction. I wish I would just be different sometimes, but God takes His time as a Master Craftsman molding me into the image of His Son. I am not after perfection, just a little more gold to cover the rough spots.
It took 7 years to complete the temple and more time to completely furnish it. That spoke to me. 7 years is a long time in anyone’s eyes. 7 years is a long to time be involved with a project. 6 years is a long time to be in the middle of a project and still give it your best effort. God is asking me if I will bear up under construction – even if it takes a long time. I, like most of you, like fast results. I want to work out for a month and have a ripped body, or I want to invest for 6 months in the market and triple my money, but that usually doesn’t happen. There is no doubt that I could be under a “special” time of results, but usually, everything takes more time than I would like it to, especially “temple” construction. I wish I would just be different sometimes, but God takes His time as a Master Craftsman molding me into the image of His Son. I am not after perfection, just a little more gold to cover the rough spots.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 12
This is a famous passage about Solomon asking for wisdom. It deserves today’s blog, yet that is not where God spoke to me. Solomon came in and had 3 key conspirators killed. They didn’t die right away, but soon he got to them. Adonijah made a request to Bathsheba who made a request to Solomon who then had Adonijah killed. This is what spoke to me.
When I begin to rule in authority (administrate my life and expand the kingdom of God around me) the usual enemies are not other people. (For we do not struggle against flesh and blood). Our enemies are unseen except for one – me. I have this body of flesh (my carnal nature – bad habits, temper…), that I have to make subservient to Christ and during today’s reading I was reminded that I have to killed it (daily). Sometimes I don’t even realize it is still there until it makes a request (Adonijah) or it goes beyond its boundary (Shemei). When that happens, I must deal with it and kill it off. There are things in me which hold me back from all that God has for me and I can’t deal with everything at once, but when they rear their heads I have to deal with them viciously. After all, I reign and I have the power and authority to overcome, because that is who I am!
When I begin to rule in authority (administrate my life and expand the kingdom of God around me) the usual enemies are not other people. (For we do not struggle against flesh and blood). Our enemies are unseen except for one – me. I have this body of flesh (my carnal nature – bad habits, temper…), that I have to make subservient to Christ and during today’s reading I was reminded that I have to killed it (daily). Sometimes I don’t even realize it is still there until it makes a request (Adonijah) or it goes beyond its boundary (Shemei). When that happens, I must deal with it and kill it off. There are things in me which hold me back from all that God has for me and I can’t deal with everything at once, but when they rear their heads I have to deal with them viciously. After all, I reign and I have the power and authority to overcome, because that is who I am!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 11
1 Kings 2:2-3 (NIV)
2 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man,
3 and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go,
Show yourself a man… That certainly has different connotations to different people but what it says to me is “handle it” or “take care of business”. Judging by the last instructions that David gave to Solomon, I would say that is correct. There are days for me that my soul man just doesn’t want to handle it, and there are things that I don’t want to care of because it is too hard and out of my comfort zone. There are certain things that are risky aren’t there? ‘Let someone else take the risk’, that is the cry of the sin soaked and damaged soul of Terry. However, I am not that man anymore, and this passage encourages me to live beyond the easy and do what it takes to rule the kingdom. That is what Solomon must do – rule the kingdom. That is what I must do to rule my kingdom – the kingdom that God has given me! There is no time for anything but taking care of business and handling it. So how about those low adrenaline days where you just need a break? Appoint someone else to handle it – just don’t abdicate! Carrying out the will of the Lord that he has asked of me is MY JOB! Praise the Lord – it is my blessing as well!
2 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man,
3 and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go,
Show yourself a man… That certainly has different connotations to different people but what it says to me is “handle it” or “take care of business”. Judging by the last instructions that David gave to Solomon, I would say that is correct. There are days for me that my soul man just doesn’t want to handle it, and there are things that I don’t want to care of because it is too hard and out of my comfort zone. There are certain things that are risky aren’t there? ‘Let someone else take the risk’, that is the cry of the sin soaked and damaged soul of Terry. However, I am not that man anymore, and this passage encourages me to live beyond the easy and do what it takes to rule the kingdom. That is what Solomon must do – rule the kingdom. That is what I must do to rule my kingdom – the kingdom that God has given me! There is no time for anything but taking care of business and handling it. So how about those low adrenaline days where you just need a break? Appoint someone else to handle it – just don’t abdicate! Carrying out the will of the Lord that he has asked of me is MY JOB! Praise the Lord – it is my blessing as well!
Monday, May 10, 2010
May 10
As we finish up the section of the Psalms (a few more will appear later), I was reading what is clearly a Messianic Psalm – Psalm 45.
Psalm 45:2-4 (NIV)
2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.
As I read I couldn’t help but think of applying this to myself. It was as if the Lord was saying to me this is not only talking about David, and talking about my Son, but it is talking about you! Now that may be a hermeneutical (interpretive) stretch, yet the Word is alive and God uses it to speak to ME. I have been anointed and I am blessed! I am mighty and I should gird my sword and clothe myself with the splendor of God’s majesty. I will ride (live) victoriously, with humility and righteousness and will let my right hand work the miracles of God!
I am convinced my God, that this is a picture of me and how you want me to live – may I fulfill your desire and destiny for my life!
By the way – if you are God’s son or daughter, it is yours too! Step into it!
Psalm 45:2-4 (NIV)
2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.
As I read I couldn’t help but think of applying this to myself. It was as if the Lord was saying to me this is not only talking about David, and talking about my Son, but it is talking about you! Now that may be a hermeneutical (interpretive) stretch, yet the Word is alive and God uses it to speak to ME. I have been anointed and I am blessed! I am mighty and I should gird my sword and clothe myself with the splendor of God’s majesty. I will ride (live) victoriously, with humility and righteousness and will let my right hand work the miracles of God!
I am convinced my God, that this is a picture of me and how you want me to live – may I fulfill your desire and destiny for my life!
By the way – if you are God’s son or daughter, it is yours too! Step into it!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
May 9
Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
What will matter to you in these times except Him? This is the safest of all places, the most wonderful of all places where nothing else matters. If I can dwell in His presence, if I can gaze on His beauty, all else will fade and my soul will be a complete rest. Oh God, I don’t want this to be an occasion, I want it to be constant. So I ask, and I seek – answer and let me be found in your presence.
4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
What will matter to you in these times except Him? This is the safest of all places, the most wonderful of all places where nothing else matters. If I can dwell in His presence, if I can gaze on His beauty, all else will fade and my soul will be a complete rest. Oh God, I don’t want this to be an occasion, I want it to be constant. So I ask, and I seek – answer and let me be found in your presence.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
May 8
I love to book my vacations way in advance. I like to have the reservations made, timeline plotted, budget calculated and ministry covered months before I go anywhere. However, this year it seems to be a little different. Lora and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and we don’t have a plan. In fact, we don’t even have a date that we will escape with each other, and we have no idea where we will end up or how much money it will cost. Why? Because at this point we have enough money to camp and that isn’t going to do it for my bride of 25 years. (My choice not hers). We are in a wait and see mode. We probably won’t know when or what until a week or two before it happens! That drives me crazy!
Two things popped out to me which are all about the same message – wait for the Lord and put your hope in Him. I hate to wait! I really like to know what will be going on in my future, it eases my mind. God however, is more concerned about renewing my mind than easing it. In fact, in this renewal process, my mind will be eased without the external circumstances being “just right” because I will be waiting on the Lord. The only way to get “good” at waiting on the Lord is – yep, you guessed it – waiting. I don’t know what my future holds. There is as much uncertainty about certain things in my life as our 25 anniversary celebration, but I know one thing – I have no choice but to wait on God. So gladly I will do just that and watch His hand come through in magnificent ways! After all, He does love me more than I love myself.
Two things popped out to me which are all about the same message – wait for the Lord and put your hope in Him. I hate to wait! I really like to know what will be going on in my future, it eases my mind. God however, is more concerned about renewing my mind than easing it. In fact, in this renewal process, my mind will be eased without the external circumstances being “just right” because I will be waiting on the Lord. The only way to get “good” at waiting on the Lord is – yep, you guessed it – waiting. I don’t know what my future holds. There is as much uncertainty about certain things in my life as our 25 anniversary celebration, but I know one thing – I have no choice but to wait on God. So gladly I will do just that and watch His hand come through in magnificent ways! After all, He does love me more than I love myself.
Friday, May 7, 2010
May 7
Psalm 42 is one of the most beautiful and real Psalms of all. It is a Psalm of a person who is thirsting for the Lord and wants to meet with Him desperately. He keeps talking to His soul like it is another person and asking why it is depressed. He remembers the praise and worship while going to the house of God and desires that moment be replayed so he can rid himself of this oppression. He recites the greatness of God’s love, but also that he feels forgotten. As soon as he does that he recounts and confesses the truth that his hope is in God and he WILL praise him.
I don’t feel that downcast today, but I don’t feel overly joyful either. I feel kinda’ like I got in an accident yesterday and know I have to deal with it. Not the worst that could happen, but dang… The last verse in that Psalm really spoke to me. “Why are you downcast soul? Why are you disturbed?” Really, things pretty good today Terry. Your wife loves you, your kids are o.k. and love you, you live in a blessed house in a blessed land and pastor a great church with great people… Even if that weren’t the case, (which it is) I have God! He is God my Savior! When I put all the blessings that I DO have together with the unshakable fact of God’s great love for me, why do I get disturbed? FOCUS ON GOD Terry and tell your soul to line up with the facts.
I don’t feel that downcast today, but I don’t feel overly joyful either. I feel kinda’ like I got in an accident yesterday and know I have to deal with it. Not the worst that could happen, but dang… The last verse in that Psalm really spoke to me. “Why are you downcast soul? Why are you disturbed?” Really, things pretty good today Terry. Your wife loves you, your kids are o.k. and love you, you live in a blessed house in a blessed land and pastor a great church with great people… Even if that weren’t the case, (which it is) I have God! He is God my Savior! When I put all the blessings that I DO have together with the unshakable fact of God’s great love for me, why do I get disturbed? FOCUS ON GOD Terry and tell your soul to line up with the facts.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May 6
We turn to some wonderful and honest Psalms. I love David – he says it like it is! Whether it is his own sin and foolishness or it is the oppression of his enemies, or it is depression, he cries out for his Rock, his Hiding place, his Hope – the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For me, it is too easy to get depressed or reap the reward of my sin and just sink away. Admittedly it is harder now that I am a pastor. If I stay away from Him who can heal and deliver me, then I can’t operate in my role and gift. Maybe I am on to something here. If you are NOT connected with any ministry where people rely on you then you can enter depression and circle the drain with ease. (I speak to those who tend to circle the drain instead of charge forward). The revelation that I just received as I wrote the above is that we need to be involved with the spiritual life of others to the point of them depending on us for leadership, encouragement, wisdom from God or generally a little help. Lest you think that is reserved for the “professionals”, you are called to “disciple” people – it was the Lord’s command right before He left this earth. Hmmm… it is much harder to stay depressed when you meet with someone regularly who is looking up to you as a leader of sorts. That is something to think about.
Psalm 25:14 (NIV)
14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
I want to be a man who God confides in! I delight in the understanding of things – the knowledge of the Kingdom! So I must fear Him. The fear of the Lord is a weighty subject but let me break it down into a clear concept. Fearing God means that you believe that what He says will come true. When He speaks – it will happen. As an example, that means when he says that judgment will come upon those who judge others– he means it. (Matt. 7) There many things in the Word and things that God speaks to our hearts and through others as well. When you fear the Lord, you believe it! You believe it so much you act on it.
Psalm 25:14 (NIV)
14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
I want to be a man who God confides in! I delight in the understanding of things – the knowledge of the Kingdom! So I must fear Him. The fear of the Lord is a weighty subject but let me break it down into a clear concept. Fearing God means that you believe that what He says will come true. When He speaks – it will happen. As an example, that means when he says that judgment will come upon those who judge others– he means it. (Matt. 7) There many things in the Word and things that God speaks to our hearts and through others as well. When you fear the Lord, you believe it! You believe it so much you act on it.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
May 5
Psalm 148 tells who should praise the Lord – EVERYBODY, and Psalm 150 tells how – with EVERYTHING! Praise here is Halal – to boast, praise, shout. We are NOT suppose to hold anything back when we praise. We are expected to go all out and boast about God with shouting and loud noises. I know that sometimes I just don’t want to shout, I am not in the mood. It doesn’t say in Psalm 150 to shout if you feel like it, it commands us to shout! For me that gets me out of “me mode” and gets me in God mode. Praise isn’t about me and how I feel all the time. When I am in doubt and struggling, perhaps that is when I should shout and dance, declaring what He has for me!
I so needed Psalm 145 today. Honestly, I am in a season of struggle. I am unsure how God wants to provide for my family. I am struggling to walk in faith – but I so want to! Today I read that God is faithful to all His promises (I know that, but I need to hear that today), He lifts up those who fall down, He gives food at His proper time and He will satisfy my desires. I know that He loves me, but sometimes you are wondering what He is doing. Whatever it is, it is o.k. with me, I just want to know what I should do. I should praise! Praise loud, praise with instruments, praise with dancing and boast of the Lord! That is what I KNOW to do, the rest will follow in its due time.
I so needed Psalm 145 today. Honestly, I am in a season of struggle. I am unsure how God wants to provide for my family. I am struggling to walk in faith – but I so want to! Today I read that God is faithful to all His promises (I know that, but I need to hear that today), He lifts up those who fall down, He gives food at His proper time and He will satisfy my desires. I know that He loves me, but sometimes you are wondering what He is doing. Whatever it is, it is o.k. with me, I just want to know what I should do. I should praise! Praise loud, praise with instruments, praise with dancing and boast of the Lord! That is what I KNOW to do, the rest will follow in its due time.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
May 4
The first several Psalms encouraged me to praise the Lord all the more! It is my habit several times a week and on Saturday night as well to lift of praise to the Lord in the church for an extended period of time. I turn the music on loud and praise him. I will praise you all the more Lord! I will praise you MORE!
Psalm 122:9 (NIV)
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.
This verse popped out at me. The word prosperity can also be translated; 1) practical, economic, or material good, 2) abstract goodness such as desirability, pleasantness, and beauty, 3) quality or expense, 4) moral goodness, and 5) technical philosophical good. For the sake of His house (which is me by the way – He doesn’t dwell in buildings, He dwells in us), I will seek these things. For the sake of ME I will seek these things! It is NOT self-centered because the reason that I seek them is because God dwells in me! It is Him I want to satisfy and bring glory to, not me. If I get anything as a result, PRAISE THE LORD! My focus is to seek for Him, even when it benefits me. Honestly, doesn’t that bring Him glory, when I prosper? I think it does.
Psalm 122:9 (NIV)
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.
This verse popped out at me. The word prosperity can also be translated; 1) practical, economic, or material good, 2) abstract goodness such as desirability, pleasantness, and beauty, 3) quality or expense, 4) moral goodness, and 5) technical philosophical good. For the sake of His house (which is me by the way – He doesn’t dwell in buildings, He dwells in us), I will seek these things. For the sake of ME I will seek these things! It is NOT self-centered because the reason that I seek them is because God dwells in me! It is Him I want to satisfy and bring glory to, not me. If I get anything as a result, PRAISE THE LORD! My focus is to seek for Him, even when it benefits me. Honestly, doesn’t that bring Him glory, when I prosper? I think it does.
Monday, May 3, 2010
May 3
What a great Psalm! Primary it talks about all of the benefits of the Word of God, His commandments, His law and statutes and His decrees. It really is a great Psalm to encourage oneself to stay in His word. There is great benefit! If His law brings freedom, then how much more freedom will we enjoy from His word and His Spirit!
It was verse 5 and 6 that stood out to me:
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
Nobody enjoys being put to shame, especially me. However this shame is coming when I compare my life with His commands, or more aptly put for my life, when I consider my day and what I got accomplished coupled with how my life was lived out when compared to His plan for that day. There is a shame that accompanies me when I squander a day or when it is a lot less fruitful than it should have been. It could be that it was tremendously fruitful as far as accomplishments, but now I live in the stress and anxiety of it all that evening. Either way, there is shame when I compare my day to His expectation for my day and there is a huge gulf. (shame- disconcerted, disappointed, dismayed)
“That my ways were steadfast” (established, prepared or firmly prepared and established). God spoke to me about the discipline of my life and my day. If I would only discipline myself and order (establish) my day according to the decree (will and plan) of God, when the day is over, I would be glad and at peace with the results! It takes discipline! There is no way around it – it will take effort – it will take sacrifice at times (to my own will) – but I will reap a reward if it will do it!
It was verse 5 and 6 that stood out to me:
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
Nobody enjoys being put to shame, especially me. However this shame is coming when I compare my life with His commands, or more aptly put for my life, when I consider my day and what I got accomplished coupled with how my life was lived out when compared to His plan for that day. There is a shame that accompanies me when I squander a day or when it is a lot less fruitful than it should have been. It could be that it was tremendously fruitful as far as accomplishments, but now I live in the stress and anxiety of it all that evening. Either way, there is shame when I compare my day to His expectation for my day and there is a huge gulf. (shame- disconcerted, disappointed, dismayed)
“That my ways were steadfast” (established, prepared or firmly prepared and established). God spoke to me about the discipline of my life and my day. If I would only discipline myself and order (establish) my day according to the decree (will and plan) of God, when the day is over, I would be glad and at peace with the results! It takes discipline! There is no way around it – it will take effort – it will take sacrifice at times (to my own will) – but I will reap a reward if it will do it!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
May 1
It is days like this that I think, what will I choose? Will it be that God cures my anxiety with joy, or that his judgment is coming and that should bring me joy, or should I write a song from Psalm 98? Not to mention one of my favorite Psalms as a worship leader is Psalm 100 which has spawned and inspired 10’s of songs and possibly more. Honestly, I feel like the Word is beckoning the worshipper in me. He deserves my SINGING and PLAYING my instrument (not to mention SHOUTING) more than I give Him. My heart is stirred to play and sing and write a “new” song for Him.
The priests of the pre Jesus time would ascend into the temple carefully and with song and Psalm. They would recite the Psalms of Accent before they came into the presence of God to worship Him. These Psalms would accurately describe the who and the why of worship. The who is understood by many, but the why – all of the why – slips by me. He is mighty and glorious and holds my life and the nation’s life in His hands. He is our creator and sustainer, my discipliner and lover. How can I NOT sing? How can I NOT play? (Now let’s add it in) How can I NOT shout? I can – I must – I will!
The priests of the pre Jesus time would ascend into the temple carefully and with song and Psalm. They would recite the Psalms of Accent before they came into the presence of God to worship Him. These Psalms would accurately describe the who and the why of worship. The who is understood by many, but the why – all of the why – slips by me. He is mighty and glorious and holds my life and the nation’s life in His hands. He is our creator and sustainer, my discipliner and lover. How can I NOT sing? How can I NOT play? (Now let’s add it in) How can I NOT shout? I can – I must – I will!
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