To God be the glory!

"Sing to the Lord a new song for He has done marvelous things." Psalm 98:1


This verse is one of my life verses for I have seen the Lord do amazing things in my life and of those around me. He truly is faithful and holds us close when we go through the waters and the fire. I am compelled to sing both to and of Him out of a heart of gratitude.

A few years back I developed a weird blood disorder which affected my lungs (like having severe out of control asthma) which went undetected for three - four years; Prednisone (a steroid) is what kept me alive during this time. By the time I received the help I truly needed I was near death. My skin turned grey due to lack of oxygen; the numbers always ranged always stayed just above 88, which is when they put you on full time oxygen, so the only time I could receive the oxygen my body craved was when I would go back in to the EC for more steroid; this I received through the oxygen and it felt good. It took well over a year to get the asthma symptoms under control. It was a long trying time and I found myself at times asking, "Why Lord? Why?" I was totally baffled by it all because my music ministry was bearing fruit. I was leading Woman's Worship and a small acoustic team at our church as well as children's worship; doing outreaches with them in the community. But the Lord graciously reminded me that His ways are not my ways, neither are His thoughts my thoughts. I chose to cling to this word knowing He is love and faithful.

During this affliction the Lord did some amazing things in my heart and my marriage. I was now beginning to see my husband in a whole new light, my fear began to dissipate. No, we weren't having marital problems; I had a fear deep down that one day my husband would no longer desire me and leave - insecurities from my past BC (Before Christ). It was during this time that I grew to trust not only that my husband was committed to our marriage, but how God was the very source of my strength, and He was every breath I took - He was, and is, my everything.

I've just started getting back into "Singing 2 Jesus" within the last couple of years. He has led me down a different path recently; having me share of His faithfulness during that season of my life. A Ladies Tea and then again at a small country church; come Sept. another country church Ladies Tea. People where ministered to and God was glorified - that's what it's all about! And I'm excited to see what He has in store for us to come.

He's the same yesterday, today and forever. (Heb. 13:8) If He's faithful for me (which He is) then He's faithful to you too. Let us cry out with the Psalmist, "Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your loving-kindness, because of Your truth." (Psalm 115:1) To God be the glory!