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Show Me the Way Sonny got an audio cd a few months ago by Styx. Even though I wouldn't recommend all of their songs, they do have several that are exceptional. One of their songs causes me to reflect on the past, people who have influenced my life, and how I need to constantly stay focused on God and His Word. Sonny used this song in his sermon on Sunday so I've been thinking about it more this week and decided to share it with you. Here are the lyrics: Show Me the Way Songwriters: De Young, Dennis Every night I say a prayer In the hopes that there's a Heaven And everyday I'm more confused As the saints turn into sinners All the heroes and legends I knew as a child have fallen to idols of clay And I feel this empty place inside So afraid that I've lost my faith Show me the way, show me the way Take me tonight to the river And wash my illusions away Please show me the way And as I slowly drift to sleep For a moment dreams are sacred I close my eyes and know that there's peace In a world so filled with hatred That I wake up each morning and turn on the news To find we've so far to go And I keep on hoping for a sign So afraid I just won't know Show me the way, show me the way Bring me tonight to the mountain And take my confusion away And show me the way And if I see a light, should I believe Tell me how will I know Show me the way, show me the way Take me tonight to the river And wash my illusions away Show me the way, show me the way Give me the strength and the courage To believe that I'll get there someday And please show me the way Every night I say a prayer In the hopes that there's a Heaven Copyright Grand Illusion Music The point Sonny made by using this song was how we all, at some point in our lives, question whether there is a God, if we are doing the right thing, and if we are truly saved. These are normal questions that need to be dealt with in order for our faith to grow stronger. Asking questions and seeking answers helps us dig deeper into God's Word so we can develop a closer relationship with God and stand firm on His Word. Whenever I listen to this song, there are two basic thoughts that come to my mind. First of all, I think of all the people who live in constant doubt. They wonder if there really is a Heaven and if they are going there or, perhaps, they truly believe there is a God, but that He could never forgive them for the things they've done. What a sad life to experience. I pray that they will find the truth before it's too late. May we have a faith that's strong enough to let God's light shine so they can see that truth in us. Secondly, I think back on people who have influenced my life. I have had many, many Christians who have been faithful to God from the time I can first remember them. I have also had the opportunity to get to know those who became Christians later in their life and watched them as they grew closer to God. What a blessing! But there have ALSO been some who had a positive influence on me as a child or teenager who gave up. For whatever reason, they slowly turned and walked away from God. Thankfully, some of them realized what they had done and humbly came back to God. Sadly, some have never returned and a few have already passed from this life without giving their life back to God. It's so hard to see someone fall and it brings so much doubt into your own life. I can vividly remember one situation that happened fifteen plus years ago. I was so devastated by this person's decision to give into their sinful desires that it took me awhile to get over it. It was on my mind daily and I felt crushed. It gave me such a sick feeling inside. Since that time, I've thought of that person often and reminded myself of that terrible feeling that I experienced. I do not want others to look at me and have that same sick feeling. I want to persevere and be like those wonderful Christians who have had such a positive influence on my life. I want others to remember me with a smile and a thankful heart that we were brought together because of the blood of Jesus Christ. I realized during that horrible time that we all have the potential to fall completely away unless we constantly remind ourselves that we are only as strong as we are close to God. We cannot walk the Christian walk without depending on Him to get us through this life. May we all think before we fall - think of the impact/scars that will be left on others, think of the life that we are leaving behind, think of the pain that we are bringing upon Jesus Who loves us more than life itself. May we never walk away and may we be able to show others the way - Jesus Christ and Him crucified. |
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Sonny
Childs P.O. Box 131 Paragould, AR 72451 |
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