Songs of Faith - Trust His Heart

Last week my sister-in-law Amanda sent me a book An Uninvited Guest by Jeana Floyd, about the author's journey with cancer. In this book, I discovered that it was 19th century preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon who said, "God is too good to be unkind, too wise to be mistaken, when we cannot trace His hand, we can always trust His heart."

Some years ago, I learnt a song containing those words in the chorus and it really struck a chord in my heart. Today my friend Margaret sent me an e-mail with the lyrics of this song to encourage me. The words of the song are not wishful thinking, just being optimistic or thinking positively.

In my experience of my walk with God (and I've gone through good and bad), He has proven Himself trustworthy, faithful, good. I know I can rest securely in His care even if all around me is a raging storm and even if my body fails. I pray the song encourages you too.

Trust His Heart (Sung by Babbie Mason)
All things work for our good,
Though sometimes we can’t see how they could.
Struggles that break our hearts in two;
Sometimes blind us to the truth.
Our Father knows what’s best for us;
His ways are not our own.
Sowhen your pathway grows dim,
And you just don’t see Him,
Remember He’s still on the throne.

Chorus:
God is too wise to be mistaken,
God is too good to be unkind.
So when you don’t understand,
When you don’t see His plan,
When you can’t trace His hand,
Trust His heart.

He sees the Master plan;
He holds the future in His hands.
So don’t live as those who have no hope -
All our hope is found in Him.
We walk in present knowledge;
But He sees the first and the last.
And like a tapestry,
He’s weaving you and me
To someday be just like Him.

You can hear the song on YouTube http://youtube.com/watch?v=vh65wLVbaww

Songs of Faith - Amazing Grace

Our friend Dr Kevin Kwok read that I was not sleeping well because of aches and pains. When he said he was coming over with something to help me sleep, I thought he was bringing me some sedatives. Instead, he surpised me with a rug made of Farabloc - supposed to relieve aches and pains - not quite sure if it'll work but it's worth a try. You can Google find out more info about Farabloc.

I've used the rug for 2 nights now, sleeping better but a bit restless in the night. So still a bit heavy lidded in the day.

Kevin also shared with me his latest favourite song - Amazing Grace (My chains are off). It's the same hymn with new tune and an additional chorus added. Lyrics below and you can hear it on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyFxArMeRDI. Beautiful hymn that never ceases to touch my heart.

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine