Hi gang – fortunately this one is a short one tonight.

First off, three or four new folks to the list tonight – welcome!

Secondly, to those who’ve been praying for Jessy, a quick update.  Jessy was “blessed” to visit the surgery center/ER on 3 total occasions (only one planned!).  There have been plenty of scary moments along the way but she’s at home now, resting, recovering, and giving all the credit to all the prayers.  She’s still got plenty of recovery time coming, so keep her in your prayers, but she’s living proof, if you needed any, that prayer works.  Jessy – KEEP IT UP!

Third, and the meat to what I wanted to say…

A good friend introduced me to a song by a band called “Kutless” – the song “The Promise of a Lifetime”.  If you’ve never heard the song, treat yourself to a download of it…it’s a great tune.  You folks all know I identify at least one piece of music in almost every email…and tonight this one really hits between the eyes.  The first verse nails it – as does every word that follows.

Many who read this are probably in varying stages of some sort of nagging, drama, or pain and really struggling with which way to go.  Even the minister or two out there that reads this may be struggling to turn something over to God.  All of you who receive this have a special place in my heart, and know that regardless of your faith, position, age, or whatever else, you’re always in my thoughts and prayers.

Tonight, I simply ask you to pray for me.  I’ve got some things weighing heavily on me and struggle to, as we used to say in my youth group growing up, “Let Go and Let God.”

I promised a short one…

Peace
Tim

*****
I have fallen to my knees
As I sing a lullaby of pain
I’m feeling broken in my melody
As I sing to help the tears go away
Then I remember the pledge you made to me

(Chorus)
I know you’re always there
To hear my every prayer inside I’m clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime

Will you help me fall apart
Pick me up, take me in your arms
Find my way back from the storm
And you show me how to grow through the change
I still remember the pledge you made to me

(Chorus)
I know you’re always there
To hear my every prayer inside I’m clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime

I am holding on to the hope I have inside
With you I will stay through every day
Putting my understanding aside
I am comforted

(Chorus)
To know you’re always there
To hear my every prayer inside I’m clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime

(Chorus)
I know you’re always there
To hear my every prayer inside I’m clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
Looking back at me
I know that you can see my heart is holding to
The promise of a lifetime