Before the Throne of God Above

Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is love
Who ever lives and pleads for me

My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart

When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin

Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me

Behold Him there! The risen Lamb
My perfect, spotless, Righteousness
The Great unchangeable I AM
The King of Glory and of Grace

One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God

I was reading my devotional for yesterday and came across a couple of things that I thought were worth sharing.  The first is the following story and the second is a quote about prayer.

"A father left his son a note that read, "Will be in Far East on your birthday, but back Saturday with gift.  What would you like--video game, bike, stereo?'  The boy circled the item he wanted--'Saturday.'

The boy could have chosen any plaything he wanted, but most of all he wanted to know his father.  That's the heart of this familiar spiritual.  "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," that's all we ask.  As Paul said, 'Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord' (Philippians 3:8).

Fortunately, we don't have an "absentee" heavenly Father.  He is there for us and will grant this request.  He is happy to walk with us, to share our burdens, to guide us safely to the shore of His kingdom.".....From "The One Year Great Songs of Faith"

Here is the second item:

"The first purpose of prayer is to know God.".... Charles L. Allen

I think these items go along with our study in Sunday school.

Patti

Spring and All Things New

Hello, Sisters and Friends!

It's been entirely too long since we have had postings. This is such a great tool, so it's time for a fresh start!

We have been talking about attending the Beth Moore/Kay Arthur event in December. You can go here, to register: http://www.lifeway.com/ev/events_detail_mainpage/0%2C2232%2CE%25253D150%252526M%25253D200979%2C00.html

Let's discuss this on Sunday, before we run out of time. You will be so thrilled by this event...I have no doubt!