MB-chap2-Hunger & Thirst-#11

9-23-08
God has poured out His love unstintedly, as the showers that refresh the earth.MB 21

Papa Father,
I am so often blind to the love that you pour out upon me, upon the earth every day, every moment. Help me to see the evidences of your love that surround me today. Open the eyes of my heart.

Open MY Eyes That I May See
Clare H. Scott

1. Open my eyes that I may see glimpses of truth Thou has for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free

Chorus: Silently now I wait for Thee, ready my God thy will to see;
Open my eyes ,illumine me, Spirit divine!

2. Open my ears, that I might hear voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wavenotes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear.
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3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere;
Open my heart, and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share.
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One of the ways that You pour Your love on us is through these wonderful songs that you have inspired people to write.

Open my eyes so that I can see the evidence of Your love;
-the trees, plants, flowers, squirrels and birds outside my window,
-I can see and delight in all of these things from my bed. How cool is that!? :)
-My comfortable bed with a view
-the muddy little handprints left by the raccoon on the sliding glass door of my bedroom
-my warm home,
-Ulla and Ebony who stopped by yesterday,
-My weekly visit with Vickie,
-Sheri,
-MK,
-my scooter that helps me move around when I need it,
-my weakness that helps me see my strength in YOU,
-my exercise bike that keeps my muscles strong
-email that keeps me connected
-email forwards that keep me laughing

Open my ears so that I can hear the evidences of Your love;
-the singing birds,
-My Sheri
-voices of friends,
-MK's dear voice
-Ben & Dorkis called
-the wind in the trees
-cars & trucks going by the house
-the radio to listen to the news in the comfort of home

-Listening to Gary Chapman on Sabbath (Marriage Seminar)

Open my mouth so that I can talk about the evidences of Your love;
-my voice that can sing the wonderful songs about You and Your love,
-my voice that can count my blessings,
-my voice that can encourage and uplift
-my voice that can speak loving, affirming words to MK and whom ever I talk to today.
-my voice that can bubble up with laughter for the pure joy of being alive.

Count Your Blessings
Johnson Oatman, Jr. 1897

When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,

Count your many blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
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Count your blessings, name them one by one,Count your blessings, see what God hath done!Count your blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,And you will keep singing as the days go by.
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When you look at others with their lands and gold,Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;

Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buyYour reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
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So, amid the conflict whether great or small,Do not be disheartened, God is over all;

Count your many blessings, angels will attend,Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
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