Make Me a Channel of Blessing

 

                        Make Me a Channel of Blessing

How is your walk with God? Does it show up in your character? Can the love of God be seen in you? If we are to become a channel of blessing to those around us, we must first have a relationship with God. The blessings He hands down to us will freely flow onto those around us. Our speech, our actions speak volumes about our relationship with Jesus. We inherit a passion for those who are lost and have no trouble sharing the plan of salvation. The reason others are presented to us is that we might lead them to eternal life and receive the blessings of God.

Lyrics by Harper G. Smyth, arranged by Harper G. Smyth

“Is your life a channel of blessing? Is the love of God flowing through you? Are you telling the lost of the Savior? Are you ready His service to do?

Is your life a channel of blessing? Are you burdened by those that are lost? Have you urged upon those who are straying, the Savior who died on the cross?

Is your life a channel of blessing? Is it daily telling for Him? Have you spoken the word of salvation to those who are dying in sin?

We cannot be channels of blessing if our lives are not free from known sin; We will barriers be and a hindrance to those who are trying to win.

Make me a channel of blessing today, Make me a channel of blessing, I pray; My life possessing my service blessing, make me a channel of blessing today.”

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Others

 

                                                            Others

Growing up, our parents taught us to live by this motto: Jesus first, others second, yourself last. Take the first letter of each word and it makes JOY. It is a joy to think of others before us. The reward comes in the form of God’s blessings. Putting God first in our life is a blessing. He in turn blesses us, whereby we can bless others. Giving up our own selfish desires and needs helps us grow in a closer relationship to Jesus and to others. Think of the song, “I Surrender all” and then grow in it.

Lyrics by Charles D. Meigs, arranged by Roscoe S. Nickerson

“Lord help me live from day to day, in such a self-forgetful way. That even when I kneel to pray, my prayer shall be for others.

Help me in all the work I do, to ever be sincere and true, and know that all I’d do for you, must needs be done for others.

Let “self” be crucified and slain, and buried deep; and all in vain may efforts be to rise again, Unless to live for others.

And when on earth my work is done, and my new work in heavens begun, May I forget the crown I’ve won while thinking still of others.

Others, Lord, yes, others, let this my motto be. Help me to live for others, that I might live for Thee.”

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Make Me a Blessing

 

                                    Make Me a blessing

I have a Ministry from the Lord that I consider a blessing to me and to all those to whom I pass the blessing. There are many people in need of the Word of God and in need of physical and spiritual wealth. There are also people who might have everything but need a smile or a hug. All of these are blessings from God, that we count as blessings to pass forward in other’ lives. Help us Lord Jesus to Love those as you Love us.

Lyrics by Ira B. Wilson, arranged by George S. Schuler

“Out in the highways and byways of life, many are weary and sad; Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, making the sorrowing glad.

Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love, tell of His power to forgive; Others will trust Him if only you prove true, every moment you live.

Give as was given to you in your need, Love as the Master loved you. Be to the helpless a helper indeed, unto your mission be true.

Make me a blessing, make me a blessing, out of my life may Jesus shine; Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray, make be a blessing to someone today.”

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It Pays to Serve Jesus

 

                                    It Pays to Serve Jesus

Whether we are providing food for the hungry, clothes for the needy, or help for the helpless. Whatever we do to serve others, it must be done in the name of Jesus. All credit goes to God. He gave us the skills and compassion to do the things we do. It is God who blesses us in order that we might bless others. In all that we say and do, let us do it all to the glory of God, and in a manner pleasing to Him.

Lyrics by Frank C. Huston, arranged by Frank C. Huston

“The service of Jesus true pleasure it affords, in Him there is joy without an alloy; Tis heaven to trust Him and rest on His words; it pays to serve Jesus each day.

It pays to serve Jesus whatever may betide, it pays to be true whatever you may do; Tis riches of mercy in Him to abide; it pays to serve Jesus each day.

Though sometimes the shadows may hang over the way, and sorrows may come to beckon us home, our precious Redeemer each toil will repay; it pays to serve Jesus each day.

It pays to serve Jesus, it pays everyday, it pays every step of the way; Though the pathway to glory may sometimes be drear, you’ll be happy each step of the way.”

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My Savior's Love

 

                                                My Savior’s Love

When Jesus went to the cross, He wasn’t forced to do it. He didn’t do it for Himself. Not His will but God’s will. He willingly went to the cross to save you and I for our sins. When He walked this earth, He saw sin in everyone. He saw the great need for His love and care. He loved us so much that He cried for us, He sweat-drops of blood for us. Have you loved anyone that deeply? So deeply that you would be willing to die for them?

Lyrics by Charles H. Gabriel, arranged by Charles H. Gabriel

“I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, and wonder how He could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean.

For me it was in the garden He prayed: “Not My will, but Thine,” He had no tears for His own griefs, but sweat-drops blood for mine.

In pity angels beheld Him and came from the world of light to comfort Him in the sorrows He bore for my soul that night.

He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His very own; He bore the burden to Calvary, and suffered, and died alone.

When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see, “Twill be my joy through the ages to sing of His love for me.

How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be; How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me!   Amen”

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Let the Lower Lights be burning

 

                                    Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

I have never been to a lighthouse, but I understand how the concept could be compared to God’s mercy. His mercy is unending and it shines as far and as bright as a lighthouse. He wants us to share that mercy with Him and with others. Mercy means not getting what we deserve. None of us deserve God’s mercy but because He gives it as a gift, all we have to do is accept it and extend it to others that don’t deserve it either but need it. Let us be aware of the people God puts before us. It may be some poor struggling soul that needs saved.

Lyrics by Philip P. Bliss, arranged by Phillip P. Bliss

“Brightly beams our Father’s mercy from His lighthouse evermore, but to us He gives the keeping of the lighthouse along the shore.

Dark the night of sin has settled, loud the angry billows roar; Eager eyes are watching, longing, for the lights along the shore.

Trim your feeble lamp, my brother, some poor sailor tempest tossed, trying now to make the harbor, in the darkness may be lost.

Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave! Some poor fainting, struggling seaman you may rescue, you may save.

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God Be with You

 

                                                God Be with You

This is one of my favorite songs. It is a sentiment that can be used in different ways. It can be used as a parting remark to a friend or a loved one that you expect to see again, hoping for the very best for them while you are apart.

It can be parting words from a person who is dying and hopes to see you once again in heaven. It can also be a eulogy of a person who has already passed away. This would be an invitation for the ones at the funeral to follow God and allow Him to protect you until your dying day when you can meet that person once again in heaven.

Lyrics by Jeremiah E. Rankin, arranged by William G. Tomer

“God be with you till we meet again; By His counsels’ guide, uphold you, with His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; Neath His wings protecting hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; When Life’s perils thick confound you, put His arms unfailing round you; God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; Keep love’s banner floating over you; Smite death’s threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.”

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