A Song - Footprints in the Sand

God often uses music to minister to my soul and spirit.  He deeply touches my heart with song and speaks to me through it.  I’ve always taken to heart the Scripture that says He sings over His people.

“Yahweh, your Elohim, is in your midst; The Masterful One, He shall save.  He shall be elated over you with rejoicing; He shall renew you in His love; He shall exult over you with jubilant song.” (Zepheniah 3:17) 

Time and time again, during the ups and downs of life, God has sung over me and to me.  He has brought songs to speak to me and assure me of His presence and work in my life.  He has given me the perfect songs at the perfect time that say, “I’m right here, I know exactly what you are going through, and I promise you my love and my comfort.”  In the midst of the post-abortive study and the heart ache that it surfaced, He sung to me three particular songs.  I will share them in this and following posts. 

With the first song He reminded me that He has been with me and has loved me always.  Even when I ignored Him and went my own way and made terrible choices, He was never far from me.  Without a doubt, He has seen every moment of my life: past, present, and future—the great, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the painful.  He assures me none of it has been or will be a surprise to Him.  He assured me during the post abortive study and in the midst of the turbulent emotions that He was with me, carrying me every step of the way—the way that He had chosen for me to walk at that particular time. 

Christ is my Friend.  He is THE Friend that “sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24).  Through all weariness, sorrows, despairs, mistakes, unknowns, weaknesses, and overwhelming fears, He is there with us and He is willing to carry us. 

You walked with me, footprints in the sand

And helped me understand where I'm going

You walked with me when I was all alone

With so much unknown along the way

Then I heard You say

I promise You, I'm always there

When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair

I'll carry you when you need a friend

You'll find my footprints in the sand

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqpg6g4ssY0

I see my life flash across the sky

So many times have I been so afraid

And just when I have thought I'd lost my way

You gave me strength to carry on

That’s when I heard You say

I promise you, I'm always there…

When I'm weary

Well, I know You've been there

And I can feel You when You say

I promise you, I'm always there…

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