I NEVER THOUGHT this song could get any better until I heard Christina Westbrook sing it. When I first heard it in 1990 my soul soared high. This is one of those songs that don't get old. The message of being satisfied with Jesus is eternal. Nobody can care for me, make a way for me or lets me know He loves me as my Savior. I hope to be able to upload her singing it at The Heritage of Gospel Music Concert, Bellingham, WA on February 6, 2010. As you are blessed listening to Luther Barnes, I know you will be blessed as Christina pours out her heart to the Lord in this song. As the Mighty Clouds of Joy would say, my soul was riding a mighty high to glory as she sang.
Gospel, spirituals, jazz, country, and blue grass; I thank God that He gave me songs. 2009 is gone on bye, and we've entered into a new adventure for 2010. Christmas Eve night my pastor, Baron Miller talked about the bitter and the sweet of the past year. So as I started writing my thoughts two weeks ago, I've been doing more reflecting and prayer about the past and future. I've spent a lot of time asking the LORD for stuff, even spiritual stuff. But what I've really wanted, and he has granted my request is to be used by Him. I want to live so that God can use me, I want to walk in His presence and feel His tender touch, and be guided by His Holy Spirit.
This year He allowed me setbacks in ministry (getting my pastoral license), which was a good thing. Not getting it when I first applied took me into further study of the Bible, my relationship with people and Christ, and His with me and His people. Not getting my license caused me to really think about the why's and the costs of my decision to pursue ministry, and follow His leading. I did get it on the second try. Failure lead to more growth.
2009 has been a year of acomplishment; I finished my second book, "Lord, Take Me Back." It's being edited. My third book (Poetry) is almost done, "Somebody Prayed For Me." He has allowed a very special friendship to form with Pastors Anthony and Christina Westbrook, who brought me back to an old love - teaching, doing workshops for women. With Christina, we've seen the The Bellingham Community Gospel Choir continue to grow, and the gospel be spread through music. This year, I've been able to minister with people from various churches throughout Washington, and from different countries (Canada, Africa and Japan).
2009 has not been without its devastating moments. Sickness struck my family in a big way; my mom, gramma, son, the deaths of folks at the nursing home who were there in 2001 when I first came out here, and the death of my best friend for over 50 years. Sickness in my own body, finances and financial opportunities have come and gone. Yet through it all, I have seen His love well up in the hearts of those who love and trust Him, and God has given me a song to sing and a sermon to teach in every situation.
I'm learning not to take this life for granted. I'm grateful for the people He has put in my life this year; men and women, young and old, acros the nation. Some of these people we've never met, but we are family just the same, who love the Lord, and they also are learning to grow in Him, trust Him more. I'm grateful for the relationships I have with non-believers, and always praying that one day they too will not only seek but receive Jesus who lives in me.
Whatever 2010 brings I know Jesus will be with me, I know I will have a song to sing, and I know that the end result of my praying, singing, teaching and preaching is to win souls for the Kingdom, to one day be gathered in Heaven, hearing Him say to each of us, "Well done my good and faithful servant." In 2010 I will say and sing with my whole heart, "Where He leads me I will follow."
Order my steps in Your word dear Lord, lead me, guide me everyday, send Your anointing, Father I pray; order my steps in Your word, please, order my steps in Your word.
Verse 1: Humbly, I ask Thee teach me Your will, while You are working, help me be still, Satan is busy, but God is real; order my steps in Your word, please, order my steps in Your word.
Verse 2: Bridle my tongue let my words edify, let the words of my mouth be acceptable in Thy sight, take charge of my thoughts both day and night; please order my steps in Your Word, please order my steps in Your Word.
Bridge: I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps Lord, and I'll do Your blessed will. The world is ever changing, but You are still the same; if You order my steps, I'll praise Your name.
Vamp: Order my steps in Your Word. Order my tongue in Your Word. Guide my feet in Your Word. Wash my heart in Your Word. Show me how to walk in Your Word. Show me how to talk in Your Word. When I need a brand new song to sing, show me how to let Your praises ring, in your word (2x),
Chorus 2: Please order my steps in Your word, please order my steps in Your word.
I love this song because it expresses all that sometimes my mind and heart are too overflowed to express. If you've read through and listened to the many songs on this blog, you see most of them are asking for guidance. I need a lot of that. On my own I wander, I'm kinda' scattered. But when I speak to the Lord in songs of praise, that connection is made, and He welcomes into His Holy presence, then I know that whatever happens on this day He has me covered. I can rest in Him.
I stay so busy, and am in control most of the time. So coming to the Lord humbly grounds me, steadies me, relaxes my mind and body. "Remember the Sabbaoth day and keep it holy,". The Sabboath, the day/time of rest is a stress remover that our physical bodies dearly need, and spiritual life desires. He helps me to keep still in this ever so quickly moving schedule I've set for myself.
Bridle my tongue, let my words edify. Our tongues can cause wars. Look at the political world to see just how much damage can be done. Closer to home, look at our families and see the damage, the division that words can cause.
Order my steps Lord, showing me this day how to walk, talk and sing Your praise today.
DOTTIE RAMBO: Wrote her first song on a Morganfield, Kentucky creek bank at the age of eight years old. By the time she was twelve, she had learned to play her brother’s guitar by listening to broadcasts of the Grand OLE Opry on WSM radio, Nashville, Tennessee. In 1999, Dottie took the stage with Whitney Houston to receive the Dove award for Best Traditional Gospel Song with “I Go To The Rock.” Houston performed this in the movie, “The Preacher’s Wife,” the soundtrack of which sold double platinum—the largest selling gospel recording ever.
Her songs include legendary hits like, “We Shall Behold Him,” “I Go To The Rock,” “I Will Glory In The Cross,” “Sheltered In The Arms Of God,” “He Looked Beyond My Fault (and Saw My Need).”
Decisions, Desicions! I have to make desicions and my head is confused. This song has been on my mind since I came out of church yesterday, and I know the only place to lay all my questions, doubts and fears is at the feet of Jesus, my Rock. Sometimes I can't talk to friends and relatives.
Where do I go when there's nobody else to turn to? Who do I talk to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there's no foundation stable?
I go to The Rock I know He's able I go to The Rock
Where do I go, where do I go, When the storms of life are threatening? Who do I turn to when those winds of sorrow blow? And is there a refuge in the time of tribulation?
I go to The Rock I know He's able I go to The Rock
I go to the rock for my salvation I go to the stone that the builders rejected I run to the mountain and The Mountain stands by me When the earth all around me is sinking sand On Christ, the solid rock I stand When I need a shelter, when I need a friend I go to The Rock
I go to The Rock (4x) You can go to The Rock (4x) Oh I can go I go to The Rock (8x)
Chorus: When the earth all around me is sinking sand On Christ, the solid rock I stand When I need a shelter, when I need a friend I go to The Rock
These are The Mighty Clouds of Joy. If you like group music, you'll love to hear their many, many recordings.
I don't know who wrote this song, but I'm glad they did. Many have sang it as a solo, a group, and as a choir.
When I sing it, I just love to recount how the Lord came into my life and why I'm glad about it today. When I think about going on a journey, I know I'm moving. I'm not sitting or standing stagnant, just catchin' whatever comes my way. No I'm taking action today. There is purpose in today, and I'm going to find it.
What does it profit me to dwell in sorrow, aches and pains, hurts of the past or even yesterdays mess-ups? I can linger there and become depressed, obsessed, and doubtful of today, making myself and everyone else around me miserable - or I can be glad that my Lord has given me new mercy, new grace for today. There's another song that says, "Pick Yourself Up, Brush Yourself Off, And Start All Over Again." This is what 'Another Days Journey' says to me.
The old folks used to pray, "Thank you Lord for a reasonable portion of my health and strength." I may not have it all, but I thank You for what I have. They used to say, "Thank you for clothing me in my right mind," recognizing that we could have woke up this morning totally messed up." So I'm Glad for this another day.
I don't know where some of you came from, but I know the Lord brought me from a mighty long way. Yes, from lovin' the alcohol and not allowing it to ruin my life - He brought me to sobriety. From molestation, rejection and depression - Yes, Jesus brought me, and I'm so glad to be alive to encourage someone today to KEEP ON GOING, DON'T GIVE UP. This is a new day, and I'm glad about it.
This is the Day the Lord has made, and I will rejoice and be glad in this day. I shall not die, but live and tell of His mighty works - I Am The Work Of HIS Hands, and so are you.
Blessings Y'all!
It's another days journey and I'm Glad C: I'm glad about L: I'm so glad C: I'm glad about L: I'm so glad C: I'm glad about L: It's another days journey and I'm Glad C: I'm glad about, I'm so glad to be here
L: It's another day for Jesus and I'm Glad C: I'm glad about L: I'm so glad C: I'm glad about L: I'm so glad C: I'm glad about L: It's another day for Jesus and I'm Glad C: I'm glad about, I'm so glad to be here
I'm kind and loving, sensitive, caring and very vocal. Some describe me as an uncomplicated person, who is comfortable and old enough now to speak my mind.
For years I have worked with families, parents and children, who have had special needs issues; adoption, parenting, budgeting and organizational issues, drug and alcohol dependecies.
In this blog I want to address some of these issues. As a minister, and lover of music I want to share with you my thoughts how various songs affect my day to day life.
The History of the person who wrote the song is important (at least for me). Come with me each day as I add another song and hopefully video. Let me know how songs affect your life.
I'm here to answer questions(to the best of my ability), pray with and for any areas you have needs or hurts, and have fun.
Thank you for stopping by, and allowing me to be a part of your life. Please leave comments, and tell me what you want more of.
To learn more about me check out:
www.rooseveltcc.org
Blessings, Jay
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