Dear God,
Thank you for Fanny Crosby and blessing us with her beautiful hymns. I don't think I could even pick a favorite. They instantly transport me to my childhood at our church in California. I especially remember singing "Jesus is Tenderly Calling You Home" while the deacons with their handsome, crisp suits would file into the aisles and kneel on the stage steps in absolute humility. My childhood heart saw this ritual performed over and over again with such love and grace. I knew you were there. I knew you were calling me. You were the only one who could change my rebellious, sinful heart.
"Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now-
Waiting today, waiting today;
Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow-
Come, and no longer delay.
Calling today,
Calling today,
Jesus is calling,
Is tenderly calling today."
I confess I am in a place that I do not like. It is hard. It kinda sucks. I am fearful. I am nervous and could cry every minute of every day. I miss my freedom, but I believe and trust that this is where you want me right now. And I know the freedom I have in you will be the ultimate prize. This is a test of faith. Fanny Crosby is an example of that faith to keep me going. I cling to Jesus and I can't wait till I reach my true home.
Amen
Recommended Reading- Psalm 48
Instrumental "Jesus is Tenderly Calling"
