I Come to the Garden...

When I was going through an extremely difficult time with my adult sons years ago being rejected by them, I heard this song.  Talking of Amy Grant tonight made me think of it.  It got me through some really dark times.  To be reminded my Jesus saw the darkest side of hell and returned and a reminder that some lessons hurt to learn got me through.  Isn't it amazing how God places the music we need right when we need it? 

 LAW DOWN YOUR BURDEN by Amy Grant

CHORUS
Lay down your burden I will carry you
I will carry you my child, my child
Lay down your burden I will carry you
I will carry you my child, my child

Cause I can walk on water ..
Calm a restless sea
I've done a thousand things you've never done
And I'm really watching
While you struggle on your own
Call on my name, Ill come

Repeat Chorus

I give vision to the blind
I can raise the dead
I've seen the darker side of hell
And I've returned

I've seen those sleepless night
And Count every tear you cry
Some lessons hurt to learn

Faithroad, I spelled it wrong, not you. It's just I've never heard Him called that and I LOVE learning new things about Him!!! Jehova I've heard, of course, but the Jira/Jireh part is new to me. Is that like a nick-name for Him??

mbt - thanks for the Amy Grant words...so wonderful and true!

Meece - Abba Father (Daddy), Thats the most precious thing I learned from the Lord through this BC experience.  I wouldn't give that up for anything, even if it meant going through BC all over again.  Learning that God is my "Dad".  Not a far away Father in Heaven, but a personal Dad in my everyday life. 

I haven't seen my dad in over 30 years and just learned last September, that he pasted away 10 years ago.  I was in the process of looking for him, I knew he was older now and wanted to tell him that I loved him, just because he was my dad.  Not because of anything he had done or hadn't done, just because of who he was.  But when I learned I would not have that opportunity, God spoke to me in prayer one evening.  He told me to call Him Dad.  And to tell Him what I wanted to tell my earthly dad.  I was used to calling God my "Father', but I was not used to calling him "Dad".  But I obeyed and said "hi Dad"  and repeated it a few times feeling awkward, and laughing.  Then I told him what I wanted to tell my earthly dad.  I said "I love you, dad". (I haven't had a dad to say those words to, they were special words for me to say.)  Immediately I started crying and I repeated it several times.  It felt like a thousand pound wieght lifted off my shoulders.  I experienced a revelation of who God was on a more personal level.  by the end of that week, I discovered I had BC, and "my heavenly Dad" was right there with me at every appointment, biopsy, surgery, etc. He has been my "Dad" ever since.  It feels so good to have a Dad.  I haven't had one in such a long time.  God knows just what we need, and the right time that we need it. Daddy, daddy, I love you! (Abba Father)

Eph - I can cry at the drop of a hat these days.  It doesn't take much! 

Barb - You would probably really like this book I have called:  "To Know Him by Name" by Kay Arthur.  It has beautiful artwork and talks about the Hebrew names of God.

Elohim:  The Creator
El Elyon: The God Most High
El Roi:  The God Who Sees
El Shaddai:  The All-Sufficient One
Adonai:  The Lord
Jehovah:  The Self-Existent One
Jehovah-jireh:  The Lord Will Provide
Jehovah-nissi:  The Lord My Banner
Jehovah-mekoddishkem:  The Lord Who Sanctifies You
Jehovah-shalom:  The Lord Is Peace
Jehovah-sabaoth:  The Lord of Hosts
Jehovah-raah:  The Lord My Shepherd
Jehovah-tsidkenu:  The Lord Our Righteousness
Jehovah-shammah:  The Lord is There

kc - Amen! 

I love hearing how God was with you too.  He is faithful!

Some more of gods beautiful creations.An Asian Koel

Joni ~ Glad to hear that things are going well for your dd and team! Yucky about the spider!!

Mum ~ What a stunning photogaraph, did you take it?

Hugs to all and wishes for a wonderful week!

Edited to correct a typo! 

its' good to see you all here, am enjoying you all...still "not right" in the head, since my sisters' death, and Elizabeth right behind her. im just clinging on to the Lord, envisioning how at peace they are now, considering they both were pretty miserable (bodily) in the end...

    but, always forward looking, thats' the key... i just  think about being "dandled" on His knee, and im ok...   Meece, you must be  doing "dandling" of your own, or at least rocking, with Patch.. i love the new avatar!!!!................3jays

3jays ~ I'm praying for you! A single loss is bad enough, a double one is very difficult. I love what Meece says about keeping the chin up. (((3jays)))

Joni ~ Have you heard from your dd again? Still praying for her and the team.

I just reread this scripture that meant a lot to me during dx and bmx, thought I would repost here.  It is  Psalm 91: 14-26 from the Message.

"If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God,
      "I'll get you out of any trouble.
   I'll give you the best of care
      if you'll only get to know and trust me.
   Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times;
      I'll rescue you, then throw you a party.
   I'll give you a long life,
      give you a long drink of salvation!" 

Oh, sorry, no, I haven't heard anymore about the Haitian travel team.  Makes me nervous, so I just pray! 

Yes, I love, love, love the Message Bible!

kc - I love Psalm 91...thanks for posting that.  It's so encouraging!

Lynniea - congratulations on having your LAST chemo!!!!!!!!   Whaaahooo!  so happy for you!!  The edible arrangement is very thoughtful!!

Carollynn ~ I am so sorry for all the losses you have had to face over this last week! My prayers go out to the serviceman's family over the loss of their precious son! He is a true hero and I am profoundly grateful for his service and others who have served and do serve so bravely.  I will also pray for your friend and her family as they go through this tradgic time over the loss of their precious boy. Strength, grace, and peace to you all! {{{{{carollynn}}}} and prayers for you too!!

Edited to correct typos

<hugs> to Carollynn.  I lost my daughter after a drowning accident in 2003.  I have said over and over that cancer is not nearly as hard as removing life support from my baby girl and coming home to her empty room.  THAT is the hardest thing that I will ever do.

The bright spot is that a boy on the east coast lives because she donated her organs.  Amazing Grace.