Sea of my life.

  Early in the morning, and I awoke to a calm sea.  I heard a knock at my door.  Captain should we raise the sails?  No not today,  raise the anchor and let her drift.

   Was I the best Captain of my ship? Many times as a young man I awoke and let my ship drift. I took no thought about what God wanted for me that day. How many times still do we let our ship drift?

    "Early in the morning, before the sun is up, I was praying and pointing out how much I trust in you." (Psalm 119:147 Living Bible)  Every morning as I drink my coffee, I spend time worshiping the Lord. I listen to one of my hymn CD's. It is a comfort, my fuel, and direction for the day.  To me it is the most important time of the day.  Fuel in the tank! Hands on the wheel! Ready to go!  As I write this blog I want convey that thought to you.  How are you fueling your tank?  Are your hands on the wheel?  Are you ready for the day?  

  When you take into consideration that PSALMS is the longest book in the Bible, worship must be very important to God.  When King Saul was troubled he would call upon David to play his harp.  When I am troubled I listen to music that calms my soul, edifies my heart, and clears my mind.  Hymns are  sermons put to music. God blesses us through songs like How Great Thou Art , Blessed Assurance, and The Old Rugged Cross.  These are a few hymns that really minister to me.  What joy and comfort they bring to me.  I'm listening to I Want To Stroll Over Heaven a hymn  that talks about our great reward.  This ministers to me so much I want to share the words with you.

                       If I surveyed all the good things that come to me from above 
                       If I count all the blessings from the storehouse of love
                       I'd simply ask for a favor of him beyond mortal king and 
                       I'm sure he'd that he'd grant it again
                       
                       So many places of beauty we long to see here below
                       The time and treasures have kept us from making plans as you know
                       But come the morning of the rapture together we'll stand anew
                       While I stroll over heaven with you

           Chorus:

                        I want stroll over heaven with you some glad day
                        When all our troubles and heartaches are vanished away
                        Then we'll enjoy the beauty where all things are new
                        I want to stroll over heaven with you
         
      These words are fuel to my ship, they give direction to a place I long to be, and  comfort me  where I am.  I pray they do the same for you .