One of my favorite worship songs
…I am speechless, speechless
That’s how you make me feel
Though I’m with you, I am far away and nothing is for real
When I’m with you I am lost for words,
I don’t know what to say
My head’s spinning like a carousel, so silently I prayHelpless and hopeless, that’s how I feel inside
Nothing’s real, but all is possible if God is on my side
When I’m with you I am in the light where I cannot be found
It’s as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed GroundSpeechless, speechless, that’s how you make me feel
Though I’m with you I am far away and nothing is for real
I’ll go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face
There’s no mountain high I cannot climb
I’m humbled in your graceSpeechless, speechless, that’s how you make me feel
Though I’m with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless…
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I have many favorite lines in this song. My favorite of all…”When I’m with you I am in the light where I cannot be found”. It is so true. When we are standing in the light of Jesus, ourselves are lost in the brilliance of His glory. May we find ourselves there all the time.
Of course it sounds great to music.
Can you guess who wrote it? Take a wild guess. NO CHEATING!
-robin
PSM Ministry
I have been so humbled and encouraged lately with the stories I have heard from new members of PSM. Last night, we had about 25 new members in orientation. I have heard stories from all ages and backgrounds.
One teenager comes without her family. Her home is full of brokeness and despair. At PromiseLand she finds hope. In fact, her mom wants her to come because of the change she has seen in her daughter. Another couple just started coming and have found strength in their marriage. These are tangible, life change stories that prove the manifest presence of God in this ministry. God works here. His Holy Spirit transforms us, renews us, saves us.
-robin
News on the Election Front
Several key ammendments were passed or voted down according to Biblical standards on November 4th.
- Arizona banned Gay marriage 56% to 44%
- Arkansas banned Gay Couples from adopting children 57% to 43%.
- California banned Gay marriage 52% to 48%
- Florida banned Gay marriage 62% to 38%
It was interesting to me that all the Gay marriage amendments were banned, however several states had laws concerning abortion limitations and they were not passed. A Washington state initiative allows doctor assisted suicide, and Michigan is allowing stem cell research. These show us there is WORK to be done. We can’t sit back and expect our vote to do everything.
Remember, our Government represents not our American people but our voters. It is important that the church of God, sets the agenda for our future. Legislation is the slim piece of the puzzle. We must live daily to influence our kids, parents, friends, neighbors and co-workers by living like Jesus Christ. Our Christ-like example and love for others will influence them away from sinful activities such as addictions, death, abortion, divorce, teen-age pregnancies, etc. This works much better than a policy. The more that God is revealed in a society, the more holy it becomes. The less need there is for laws or regulation. We self-govern and we provide for ourselves.
-robin
10 Commandments of Purity
Those of you in marriages or looking to be married, check out these boundaries for your relationship.
1. I shall have no other human relationships before my spouse, including the kids.
2. I shall remember the date night and keep it holy.
3. I shall honor my spouse on anniversaries and special days so that i may live long in the land the Lord has given me.
4. I shall not take the covenant of marriage in vain by apathy.
5. I shall not ride in a car or eat in a restaurant alone with a member of the opposite sex.
6. I shall not travel alone.
7. I shall not counsel a member of the opposite sex with the doors closed AND without my spouse knowing about it.
8. I shall not share the details of our marriage with others.
9. I shall not watch, read, or expose myself to sexually explicit shows, books, DVDs, etc.
10. I shall remember the implications of breaking this covenant and commandment before God.
-Robin
list is courtesy of Ed Young
Robin Steele 