HOW OFTEN

"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime."

Daniel 6:10
King James Version

 

Marianne Sargent wrote the hymn "ARE YOUR WINDOWS OPEN?"  Can we say that our windows are open?

 

"In your secret heart, my brother, Was the day with God begun? Did you ask His guidance all along the way? Did you give into His keeping Hours of joy and hours of weeping? When the world has called you from Him, did you pray?"

 

We can't make it in this world that is filled with hatred and violence without Jesus.  We need Him all the time if we want to live a happy and productive life, a life that pleases Him and makes Him happy.

 

Mylon LeFevre wrote a beautiful hymn about our precious Saviour which is so true "Without Him".  I love the words in this inspiring hymn.

 

"Without Him, I could do nothing Without Him, I'd surely fail Without Him, I would be drifting Like a ship without a sail

 

Without Him, I would be dying Without Him, I'd be enslaved Without Him, life would be worthless But with Jesus, thank God I'm saved

 

Oh Jesus, oh Jesus Do you know Him today? Please don't turn Him away Oh Jesus, my Jesus Without Him, how lost I would be Without Him, how lost I would be".

 

It is so true, dear Jesus.  I can't even get out of bed in the morning without Your help and encouragement because the pain makes me want to stay in bed.  What a privilege is mine to serve You!  I love You and appreciate all You have done for me.  Thank You for dying for my sins on the cross and paying the debt I could never have paid.

 

Joanne Lowe
August 4, 2023