This song has been going around in my head all this past week. Maybe it reflects my thoughts on where we need to turn to with what has been happening in the world and in our communities.
A member of our congregation passed away this week, he was a 46 year old father of 4. He had a non cancerous brain tumor that turned him from a vital healthy man into one that could barely talk and walk. They tried every treatment they could but his healing on this earth wasn’t meant to be, his healing will come in Heaven.
His illness has really touched our family, we are thankful that God has taken him from his pain and suffering but we think of his wife and children and I ask you to pray for them if you can.
The things happening around the world and locally should make us focus on God and the fact that He is there for us, we need not fear or worry or doubt,
“He Will Listen To You”
When the weight of this world crashes down on you
God will listen to you
When the sky turns black and your thoughts turn blue
He will listen to you
He will listen to you
Always listen to you
He understands how His children feel
He will listen to you
When the river of tears cannot be contained
He will listen to you
Like a drowning man in the pouring rain
God will listen to you
He will listen to you
Always listen to you
He understands how His children feel
He will listen to you
When the light explodes in a world gone wrong
He will listen to you
When your heart beats strong with a grateful song
God will listen to you
He will listen to you
Always listen to you
He understands how His children feel
He will listen to you
(Nickel Creek Lyrics)
Let us cry out to God for our nation, our family and people in need.
Don’t hold back because He will listen to you.
Blessings dear friends.
Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.
Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
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Thanks for the reminder!
Thanks for stopping by Laura. Blessings
How precious that He will listen to us! It reminds me of another song’s lyrics, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.” Thank you for this sweet post. I am deeply sorry about the loss of your friend. May God wrap that family in His loving arms and hold them extra close.
Yes that is a wonderful song as well Cheryl, when we carry our burdens ourselves we also carry such pain.Thank you for your wonderful, caring prayers for our friends family, they really need to find God in all this and hang onto him. Thanks dear friend xxx
Thank you for sharing your loss. I’m so grateful for the depth of the old songs that remind us of God’s great faithfulness in times of darkness and fear.
You are so right Kelly, I appreciate you hosting your link up. Blessings
Beautiful lyrics – they reached all the way down into my hurting soul. Yes, even when I feel broken and scared, He is there. With all the time in the world to listen to me. What a blessing.
GOD BLESS.
Thank you so much Sharon for stopping by and sharing with us, and for the reminder that God is always there. Blessings to you xxxx
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Was this our Friend?
Our country (and yours) are in need. We as a church are in need. You are absolutely correct. But the mighty army of the Lord will fight our battle as we cry out to Him. Thank you for this encouragement dear sister.
I pray that your heart (and the hearts around you) are healing and focusing on joy that came from knowing this man. Graduations are always hard.
Blessings,
No this friend was another gentleman at church. Our friend is still battling cancer but seems to be maintaining the tumour growth with chemo. Thank you so much for your prayers , it is comforting to know that there are others that care about our nations and our church and just us. We need to stand together for our nations. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings to you.
So sorry for your loss and I will definitely be praying for this family. I’m not sure I have ever heard that song so I am off now to see if I can find it on YouTube! Great and powerful (and true) lyrics!
Thank you so much Karrilee for sharing with us, thank you also for your prayers, it is much appreciated. I hope you can find the song on YouTube, once you hear it, it sticks with you and it a great comfort. Blessings
I’ve not heard this song before, but they touched my heart as I read each line. Beautiful, inspiring, faith-building words. Just what I needed.
Hey Gayle, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comment. I’m glad these words touched your heart, they have been a blessing to me. Have a great week. Blessings
So sorry to hear about this loss, but appreciate you sharing the words of that’s song. What a great reminder and blessing!
Thank you so much Heather for your kind and encouraging comment. I appreciate you stopping by and I hope you have a great week. blessings
Praying for you and for your friend’s family. He was so young. 🙁 Thankful that God does hear our cries.
Thank you so much Lisa for your prayers, it is so appreciated. Thank you also for taking the time to stop by and comment. Blessings to you and yours
What a great song! I have never heard of it, but the lyrics are wonderful. I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose those we care about. I’m your neighbor at #TellHisStory. Blessings.
Thank you so much Leah for your kind and encouraging comment. Blessings to you.
“His healing will come in heaven” – what a beautiful thought!
Thank you Amy for your lovely comment and there is such comfort in knowing that the pains and problems of this world will pass away and we will be whole in Heaven. Blessings
Oh, I am so glad that He listens to us! Isn’ that an incredible promise – that the God of this universe would bend down close to listen to us!
Love the blog. Came over on Shine.
Hope you have a blessed day~
Melanie
Thank you so much Melanie for your lovely, encouraging comment, I agree it is so incredible and a wonderful promise from God. Blessings to you, have a great weekend.
Praying that our Lord Jesus is wrapping His love arms around the 4 children and their mom in the homegoing of their dad ❤️
Thank you so much Beth, your prayers are so appreciated for this family. Blessings to you dear lady. xxx
Beautiful post. Love the words of the poem/song.
Thank you so much Dayle for your kind words, this song is just so encouraging. Blessings and have a great weekend.
It’s so comforting to know He always listens!! I’m frequently convicted that I don’t talk to Him enough!
Thanks for linking up at Mondays @ Soul Survival.
Blessings,
Donna
Thank you Donna and I know how you feel, sometimes we really need the reminder to speak to God more often. Blessings and thanks for hosting.
I am so sorry to hear about the church member who passed away. Thank you for the call to remember that God will listen through the pain, sorrow, challenges and every other part of our lives. Thank you for sharing this at The Weekend Brew.
Hey Mary, thanks again for your kind words and thank you for hosting The Weekend Brew. Blessings