Category: How to Broadcast the Good News

God…The Author And Finisher Of Sacred Music

On By SonjaIn Building Spiritual Bridges, Godly Living and Maturing, How to Broadcast the Good NewsLeave a comment

O Happy Day (Click title to play. Click exit arrow at top of page to return to blog. )

Lyrics: “He taught me how to watch and fight and pray…fight and pray. And live rejoicing every day…every day!” O Happy Day.

The original lyricist composer of the song featured in this blog was named Philip Doddridge. He was the twentieth sibling born to his parents in London on June 26, 1702. Due to his frail health conditions, he moved to Lisbon, Portugal. In 1751 he died from tuberculosis at the age of 49.

Have you ever wondered who some of the most famous gospel song writers were. Or what life-events inspired lyricists and poetic writers to set words to melodies? Well, during Philip’s adult years, he served as an English Nonconformist minister. Philip credited his saintly Dutch mother for planting a marked Christian foundation in his spirit filled life. The stories she related to Philip helped him develop a foundation that prepared him to become useful to the Savior.

My question for you…

Are the decisions that you make in life reassuring that they compliment the agenda the Almighty has for your life? Have you not heard recited “Only what you do for Christ will last?” I have heard it recited so often. I actually thought it was a direct quote from a chapter in the Bible. Not so! This phrase is only a reference to 2 Corinthians 7:1: “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (NIV)

It should be noted that Philip Doddridge did not write the famous chorus for his original poem “O Happy Day”. The famous chorus was only added by an unknown writer over one hundred years later after Philip’s death.

(Confidently, I often wonder will any of my blogs be around for future generations to read after I bid adieu.)

Below are two stanzas of this marvelous poem written by Philip Doddridge. 

O happy day that fixed my choice,
On thee, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

Now rest, my long divided heart.
Fixed on this blissful center, rest;
Nor ever from my Lord depart,
With Him of ev'ry good possessed.

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God Loves For His ‘Chicks’ To Crow About His Grace and Mercies

						

				On  By SonjaIn How to Broadcast the Good News, How To Witness To Others2 Comments			

					


		

			

I’m sending out warm and cheerful ‘Greetings-cock-a-doodle-doo’ 🙂 to all my family members, cherished friends and blog readers all across the miles during this festive Easter (egg) 🥰 season in 2023. 







So, what’s with the Rooster you may ask!  Well, hopefully you feel the same way as I do about life’s events, episodes, and experiences we all have conquered during 2022, with the aide of our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ.





There is no doubt about it…it is time to rise and shine and give God the glory!  So, if you haven’t heard the rooster crowing…just listen to its cackling now.










Personally, I am not only crowing, but rejoicing in the fact that the Lord has continually encouraged me to watch my diet and to keep my weight under control.  For one of the ways we can represent God positively is by being in good health. 





Furthermore, the Holy Spirit has reassured me that if I keep my mind stayed on Him, unspeakable joy and peace will be afforded me in years to come.   Hallelujah!





Please allow me to take this time to cackle a bit more about God’s healing and comforting power and for answering prayers.  You see, several of my family members, close friends and neighbors have endured sicknesses, deaths, job losses and weather catastrophes.  And the saving grace of the Holy Spirit’s resources have delivered, comforted and strengthened them all…and right on time.  Praise the Lord!





Thanks be to God for continually ordering all of our steps, our minds, and enlightening us by revealing hidden revelations in his Word.  As far as I am concerned, crowing about growing in Christ is forever something to shout about. 





And in my epilogue about crowing, everyday I am surrounded by young people of different nationalities, who harbor no shame in expressing their love and admiration for the King.  Now, that’s really something to crow about!…don’t you think?







Jesus is not through with me yet, although I will be celebrating my 84th birthday this year…if the Lord says so.  True, I haven’t embarked on an international mission trip for about six years, but the memories of traveling to so many foreign countries and ministering to such lovely people, orphan homes, villages, holy shrines and educational facilities, I will forever cherish and ‘crow’ about them all.





Please allow me to share with you some of the many places the Lord has gathered me under his wings and allowed me to visit and to help spread the gospel.  I have travelled abroad with an international team with Buckner International Corp, located in Mesquite, Texas, USA.  My eyes have witnessed God’s provisions in Lima, Peru; Addis Abba, Ethiopia; Bucharest, Romania; Amman, Jordan; St. Petersburg, Russia; North Hanoi, Viet Nam; The Dominican Republic; Nicaragua;  Costa Rica; San Miguel De Allende, Mexico; The Holy Lands; Isle of Patmos; Egypt; Zambia and Zimbabwe, South Africa.





Finally, I want to crow about how the Holy Spirit continuously enlightens me with discernment into His holy word and provides numerous opportunities for me to share His goodness and faithfulness with everyone I meet.  So, now it is your turn to send out ‘crowing’ messages to all of your acquaintances so that in turn, we all can rejoice with you in your miraculous triumphs while serving at the feet of Jesus.                                                                           





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Scripture Lesson:  “He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.” Psalm 9:4





“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, just as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not have it!”  Luke 13:34





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